Follow our guide to australias road rules and regulations to make your selfdrive holiday in australia safer and more enjoyable. A driver must give a minimum distance when passing a bicycle rider of one metre when the speed limit is not. Western australian legislation road traffic code 2000. The australian road rules require all motor bike riders and any pillion or sidecar passengers to wear an approved motor bike helmet. The your keys to driving in queensland publication is the road rules hand book for all drivers, including learner drivers. The handbook is essential reading for anyone learning to drive. This road users handbook is extremely helpful in preparing for new south wales driver knowledge test. Australian road rules reg 300 300use of mobile phones 1 the driver of a vehicle must not use a mobile phone while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked, unless a the phone is being used to make or receive an audio phone call and the body of the phone i is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle while being. This page outlines the key road rules changes that have been made in. Australian road rules reg 48 48giving a right change of direction signal 1 before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with rule 49 for long enough to comply with subrule 2 and, if subrule 3 applies to the driver, that subrule. Refer to the act road rules legislation or the act road rules handbook doc 4. The drivers handbook the drivers handbook is the road rules handbook for all south australian drivers, including learner drivers. Note drivers vehicle and median strip parking area are defined in. If youre driving slowly getting used to the traffic the lane for you is the leftmost lane if there is more than one lane in the direction.
The drivers handbook provides an overview of the road rules and the laws for drivers licences and registering a vehicle in south australia the information contained within this handbook has been prepared to help you become better informed about road safety, road rules, drivers and licensing and vehicle registration. All drivers in queensland need to know the queensland road rules. If youre going to drive a heavy vehicle, you can get the. There is also a requirement in the australian road rules for cyclists to have a bell, horn or similar warning device fitted to their bicycle which is in working order. The drive safe and ride safe handbooks provide a simplified version of the road rules contained in the relevant acts and regulations. The queensland road rules that significantly differ from the australian road rules are as follows. Before a nsw licence will be issued, you must present your overseas licence. This updated handbook is essential reading for anyone learning to drive, or upgrading a licence. National transport commission road transport legislation. In 1999, there was an attempt to establish a set of nationwide road rules. The road rules are a framework for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on nsw roads. What is a road related area division 2 road users and vehicles 14. Your keys to driving in queensland contains information about the queensland road rules.
Australian road rules 44 giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road 44 giving way at an intersection. The road rules are a framework for safe and efficient movement of traffic on nsw roads. The handbooks are not the law, but a simplified version of the road rules contained in the relevant acts and regulations. If youre driving slowly getting used to the traffic the lane for you is the leftmost lane if. Clause 6 provides that, subject to that regulation, the australian road rules are to be read with, and as if they formed part of, that regulation. Queensland road rules department of transport and main roads. It tells you about speed limits, what to do at traffic lights and when, and how, to give way to. Road rules and traffic regulations western australian. Australian road rules is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Part of the reason is there is no book, at least not one book for all of australia. This page provides learner drivers with an overview of the road to solo driving handbook and the learner kit. Road transport road rules regulation 2017 effective.
It is also a good way for experienced drivers to keep up to date with changes to road rules and is informative for interstate or overseas visitors who want to drive. The australian road rules were implemented in 1999 and have been regularly updated since then. Road rules for everyday driving transport and motoring. It is a guide for anyone wanting to learn or refresh their knowledge about queenslands current driver licensing requirements and road rules. Each state and territory in australia has its own road rules. Road users handbook roads and maritime services nsw.
Penalties apply to those caught breaking the road rules. Australian road rules reg 208 208parallel parking on a road except in a median strip parking area 1 a driver who parks on a road except in a median strip parking area must position the drivers vehicle in accordance with subrules 2 to 8. Australian road rules department of infrastructure. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the past. There is no corresponding rule in the australian road rules. Make sure you study your keys to driving in queensland. The australian road rules have been incorporated into the law of new south wales by clause 6 of the road transport safety and traffic management road rules regulation 1999.
Your keys to driving in queensland publication sets. Australian road rules reg 270 270wearing motor bike helmets 1 the rider of a motor bike that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must a wear an approved motor bike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the riders head. Most importantly, you must drive with care and consideration of other road users. Road rules 2014 made under the road transport act 20 as at 28 october 2019 reg 758 of 2014 table of provisions part 1 introductory division 1 general 1. Now its online you can register to stay in touch with new rules and.
You can access the full text of the nsw road rules on the nsw legislation website. Responsibility for the project was passed to the national road transport commission in 1995. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Each state and territory adopts the australian road rules in its own legislation.
This act road rules handbook contains practical information to help you master the. The handbook also explains the australian road rules which are used in each state and territory of australia. Under australian licensing laws only one licence can be used for driving in australia. Most importantly, the information in this publication could save your life. It contains essential information about the queensland driver licensing system and road rules. This book has road rules and information for car drivers and motorcycle riders.
No matter how well you think you know the road rules, there is never a reason to be complacent. However, it is intended that each australian jurisdiction that adopts the australian road rules is to apply the provisions of the commonwealth criminal code to offences against the uniform rules. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. Drive safe and ride safe booklets road rules and sample quizzes for new drivers and riders. A statewide disability parking permit scheme currently operates in victoria. It is a useful exercise to periodically check your road rules knowledge. Once you get on the road, here are some australian traffic rules to remember.
Road rules are developed and enforced for your safety. Australian road rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas 12. The drive safe and ride safe handbooks are owned and maintained by the western australian department of. This website domain name is for sale, make an offer at aucontactaucontact.
The rules and regulations and how they apply to different kinds of roads, vehicles and road users are in the australian road rules legislation. This section contains an az summary of road rules in victoria. The northern territory nt road rules are officially known as the traffic regulations 1999. Road rules and traffic regulations the drive safe and ride safe handbooks provide a simplified version of the road rules contained in the relevant acts and regulations. Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road. The handbook contains information about the rules of the road and basic driving skills. It should be used as a guide by anyone preparing for their driver knowledge test or wanting to refresh their. Aug 04, 2000 versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. Objects of the australian road rules division 2some features of the australian road rules 4.
This information is also available in the road users handbook. The tasmanian road rules handbook sets out the most common tasmanian road rules in a series of diagrams and explanatory text. Road transport safety and traffic management act 1999. Objects of these rules division 2 some features of these rules 4. The road to solo driving handbook outlines the rules and responsibilities for driving in victoria. Offences part 2application of the australian road rules. The book explains the traffic rules and road signs applicable to everyone holding a driver licence in nsw. The riders handbook the road rules handbook for all south australian riders. This page outlines the key road rules changes that have been made in the last few years. Grab the relevant road rules book and take it in the car with you to help you learn from the passenger seat. With minor exceptions, the australian road rules are applied consistently in each state and territory. If you would like to participate, visit the project page.
Australian road rules under the road traffic act 1961 table of provisions readers guide part 1introductory division 1general 1. Australian road rules south australian legislation. Larry rivera is a sydneybased writer, journalist, and editor who has covered the city and its surroundings since 1997. Australian road rules current as at 5 february 2018 4 68 stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places 64 69 giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection except a roundabout 65. This section provides an overview of the road rules in south australia. The information in these handbooks align with towards zero, the state government road safety strategy 20082020. The information given in this section is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice. The drivers handbook has been an important guide for drivers in south australia for years. Driving rules you must comply with are provided in the drivers handbook.
May 04, 2018 the drive safe and ride safe handbooks provide a simplified version of the road rules contained in the relevant acts and regulations. The drive safe and ride safe handbooks are owned and maintained by the western australian department of transport. Offences part 2application of the australian road rules division 1roads and road related areas 11. Traffic act 1974 and regulations, including the australian road rules that apply currently in western australia. Dec 03, 2017 part of the reason is there is no book, at least not one book for all of australia. The proposed australian road rules were prepared in the form of regulations to be made under the road transport reform vehicles and traffic act 1993, and were approved in that form by the ministerial council for road transport on 29 january and 30 june 1999 and by the australian transport council on 11 october 1999, but were never. The rules for uncontrolled intersections that make them safer are. Australian road rules as at 19 march 2018 as approved by the transport and infrastructure council published by the parliamentary counsels committee this is a consolidated version of the australian road rules. Transport operations road use managementroad rules. The australian road rules project was established in the early 1990s, aimed at establishing a model set of road rules that states and territories across australia could adopt in their local laws to create improved national uniformity or consistency. The tasmanian road rules are an invaluable safety measure that, when followed, save lives. Queensland road rules transport and motoring queensland. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Australian road rules reg 129 129keeping to the far left side of a road 1 a driver on a road except a multilane road must drive as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.