Drivers will not be presumed at fault after crashes involving cyclists, with the proposal officially kiboshed.

More than 1000 people signed a petition asking for a change to Queensland civil liability laws, so the driver would automatically be assumed to be at fault in crashes between a motorist and vulnerable road users, such as cyclists.

More than 1000 people signed a petition asking the Queensland government to change civil liability laws for crashes involving motorists and vulnerable road users. Credit:Darren Pateman

The onus would be on the driver's insurance company to prove the cyclist caused the crash.

But Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the government was not considering changing the law.