Queensland motorists will be forced to give cyclists at least one metre clearance when passing as soon as April.

Transport Minister Scott Emerson committed to the trial, which will be the first of its kind in Australia, last year following a parliamentary report into cycling laws.

Cyclists will have more breathing space on Queensland roads within months. Credit:Steven Siewert

The committee found safe passing distances to be one of the biggest issues facing cyclists in Queensland – Mr Emerson responded by announcing minimum clearance distances would be trialled as soon as possible.

On Wednesday, Mr Emerson said that looked like being April.