New technology to help authorities enforce the minimum passing distance between cyclists and motorists could be rolled out in Queensland.

Tenders are open for a trial and evaluation of "passing distance measurement technology".

A new trial could help police enforce minimum passing rules in Queensland. Credit:Rob Homer

The Queensland Government tender calls for contractor assistance to investigate, trial and report on devices that measure and record the lateral passing distance between bicycles and vehicles.

It also asks for an investigation into the issues surrounding the collection and use of video evidence.