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A video showing a motorcyclist being assaulted at a busy Canberra intersection last week has been published online. The dash cam footage of the apparent road-rage incident shows a motorcyclist with L-plates stopped on the white line at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Mouat Street in Lyneham. While the lights are red, a man is seen exiting the back of a car stopped near the motorbike, approaching the motorcyclist from behind and punching him repeatedly in the head and back before running back to his car. The video was taken on Tuesday last week about 3.40pm. Know more? Email clare.sibthorpe@fairfaxmedia.com.au The ACT began a two-year trial in February 2015 to permit motorcycle lane filtering, which is when motorcyclists ride between lanes or rows of slow moving or stopped traffic moving in the same direction. Only fully licensed motorcyclists are allowed to line filter under the trial. An ACT Policing spokesman said this was only allowed when safe to do so, when speeds do not exceed 30 kilometres per hour and only by fully licensed riders. "The message from police is simple, show courtesy and respect to all road users – whether they're driving, riding or walking," the spokesman said. "While police have a strong presence on our roads, we can't be everywhere. We need the community to be our eyes and ears. If you see someone driving recklessly or acting in an anti-social manner, report it to ACT Policing on 131 444." Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident shown in the dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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