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}}While the Australian Road Rules provide an arching framework for driving across the country, there are unique rules bespoke of each state and territory that editors need to be aware of. This page aims to capture the characteristics of each for quick reference.
While the Australian Road Rules provide an arching framework for driving across the country, there are unique rules bespoke of each state and territory that editors need to be aware of. This page aims to capture the characteristics of each for quick reference.
==Australian Capital Territory==
Content coming soon.


==ACT==
==New South Wales==


==NSW==
=== Road lines and markings ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+NSW - [https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/road-lanes-lines-markings/road-lines-markings Road lines and markings]
|+NSW - [https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/road-lanes-lines-markings/road-lines-markings Road lines and markings]
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*Enter or leave the road
*Enter or leave the road
*Angle park on the opposite side of the road, without u-turning.
*Angle park on the opposite side of the road, without u-turning.
|Cannot otherwise turn cross.
|Cannot otherwise cross.


|-
|-
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|
|
*Enter or leave the road by the shortest route.
*Enter or leave the road by the shortest route.
|Cannot otherwise turn cross.
|Cannot otherwise cross.
|-
|-
|Continuous centre line
|Continuous centre line
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*To drive on for more than 50m
*To drive on for more than 50m
*If the island:
*If the island:
**Separates 2 lines of traffic travelling in the same direction
**Separates 2 lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction
**Is surrounded by double lines
**Is surrounded by double lines
**Separates the road from a slip lane.
**Separates the road from a slip lane.
|}
|}
=== U-turns ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+NSW - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/traffic-lights U-turns]
|+NSW - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/traffic-lights U-turns]
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|At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"
|At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"
|}
|}
=== Default speed limits ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+NSW - [https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safe-driving/speed-limits-and-cameras/speed-limits Default speed limits]
|+NSW - [https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safe-driving/speed-limits-and-cameras/speed-limits Default speed limits]
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|-
|-
|All other roads
|All other roads
|100 km/h (unless signed otherwise)
|100 km/h
|}
|}


==NT==
==Northern Territory==
Content coming soon.


==Qld==
==Queensland==
 
=== Road markings ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/lines road markings]
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/lines road markings]
!Type
!Type
!can
!<u>Can</u> Cross To
!cannot
!<u>cannot</u> cross
|-
|-
|Single continuous centre line
|Single continuous centre line
|Cross to enter/leave a road or property
|Enter/leave a road or property
|
|
*Cross to overtake
*To make a u-turn
*Cross to make a u-turn
*To overtake vehicles
|-
|-
|Double continuous centre line
|Double continuous centre line
|Only cross to safely pass bicycle riders
|Pass bicycle riders
|Cross in all other circumstances
|All other circumstances
|-
|-
|Continuous centre line with a
|Continuous centre line with a
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the side of the broken line)
the side of the broken line)
|
|
*Cross to enter/leave a road or property
*Enter/leave a road or property
*Cross to overtake
*Overtake
*Cross to make a u-turn
*Make a u-turn
|N/A
|N/A
|-
|-
|Painted traffic island
|Painted islands and medians
|
|Drive up to 50m to:
*Drive up to 50m to enter/leave a road
 
*Drive up to 50m to enter a turning lane
*Enter or leave the road
*Enter a turning lane that begins immediately after
|If the island:


*Cross to enter/leave a road or property
* Is surrounded by double lines
|Drive on/cross if traffic island is
surrounded with double


continuous lines
*Separates traffic travelling in the same direction
|}
|}
=== U-turns ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/traffic-lights u-turns]
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/road/traffic-lights u-turns]
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|-
|-
|Traffic light (signalled intersection)
|Traffic light (signalled intersection)
|Only when signed with "u-turn permitted"
|If signed with "U-turn Permitted"
|-
|-
|Non-signalled intersection
|Non-signalled intersection
|At all intersections unless signed with no u-turn sign
|At all intersections unless signed otherwise
|-
|-
|Others - children's crossings, level crossings,
|Others - children's crossings, level crossings,
marked foot/pedestrian crossings
marked foot/pedestrian crossings
|Only when signed with "u-turn permitted"
|If signed with "U-turn Permitted"
|}
|}
=== Speed limits ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/speed-limits speed limits]
|+Queensland - [https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/speed-limits speed limits]
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|-
|-
|Outside of built-up area
|Outside of built-up area
|100 km/h (unless signed otherwise)
|100 km/h
|}
|}


==SA==
==South Australia==
Content coming soon.
 
==Tasmania==


==Tas==
=== Road lines and markings ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Tas - [https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/358278/DSG8600_Tasmanian_Road_Rules_2022_Update_WEB.pdf Road lines and markings]
|+Tas - [https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/358278/DSG8600_Tasmanian_Road_Rules_2022_Update_WEB.pdf Road lines and markings]
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*Lane filter if a motorcycle
*Lane filter if a motorcycle
|
|
* Overtake
*Overtake
* U-turn
*U-turn


|-
|-
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*Avoid hazards or pass a bicycle
*Avoid hazards or pass a bicycle
|
|
* Overtake
*Overtake
* U-turn
*U-turn
|-
|-
|Continuous centre line
|Continuous centre line
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*Avoid hazard or pass a bicycle
*Avoid hazard or pass a bicycle
|
|
* Overtake
*Overtake
* U-Turn
*U-Turn
|}
|}
=== U-turns ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Tas - [https://www.rsac.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Top-10-Misunderstood-Road-Rules-web-version.pdf U-turns]
|+Tas - [https://www.rsac.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Top-10-Misunderstood-Road-Rules-web-version.pdf U-turns]
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|At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"
|At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"
|}
|}
=== Default speed limits ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Tas - [https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/358278/DSG8600_Tasmanian_Road_Rules_2022_Update_WEB.pdf Default speed limits]
|+Tas - [https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/358278/DSG8600_Tasmanian_Road_Rules_2022_Update_WEB.pdf Default speed limits]
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|}
|}


==Vic==
==Victoria==
 
=== U-turns ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Victoria - [https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/turning U-turns]
|+Victoria - [https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/turning U-turns]
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|Only if there is no single or double continuous line down the centre of the road
|Only if there is no single or double continuous line down the centre of the road
|}
|}
=== Default speed limits ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Victoria - [https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/speed-limits Default speed limits]
|+Victoria - [https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/speed-limits Default speed limits]
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*Variable speed limits are used on some metropolitan freeways, such as the Monash Freeway and M80 Ring Road. In Waze these are usually set as 100 km/h as that is their speed limit most of the time. When an incident occurs on the freeway, these electronic signs can lower the speed limit to as low as 40 km/h depending on the situation, but they will flash brightly so that drivers are aware of this.
*Variable speed limits are used on some metropolitan freeways, such as the Monash Freeway and M80 Ring Road. In Waze these are usually set as 100 km/h as that is their speed limit most of the time. When an incident occurs on the freeway, these electronic signs can lower the speed limit to as low as 40 km/h depending on the situation, but they will flash brightly so that drivers are aware of this.


==WA==
==Western Australia==
 
=== Default speed limits ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Western Australia - [https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-commercial/technical-library/road-traffic-engineering/traffic-management/speed-zones/#:~:text=The%20default%20speed%20limits%20applicable,for%20rural%20or%20undeveloped%20areas. speed limits]
|+Western Australia - [https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-commercial/technical-library/road-traffic-engineering/traffic-management/speed-zones/#:~:text=The%20default%20speed%20limits%20applicable,for%20rural%20or%20undeveloped%20areas. speed limits]
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'''Variable Speed Limits''' are placed on the main Freeway State Route 2 (Kwinana Freeway currently, expanding to the Mitchell Freeway). These indicate a default speed on the gantry if the signs are blank, however in Waze they are mapped to the "usual" speed for the freeway. (For example, the main part is usually 100 km/h, however when blank the speed limit is 80 km/h.) Usual operations have the speed limit always showing on the gantry, with the lower limit a safety buffer if the freeway monitoring systems fail.
'''Variable Speed Limits''' are placed on the main Freeway State Route 2 (Kwinana Freeway currently, expanding to the Mitchell Freeway). These indicate a default speed on the gantry if the signs are blank, however in Waze they are mapped to the "usual" speed for the freeway. (For example, the main part is usually 100 km/h, however when blank the speed limit is 80 km/h.) Usual operations have the speed limit always showing on the gantry, with the lower limit a safety buffer if the freeway monitoring systems fail.
==Suggested points of discussion:==
*When u-turns are and aren't permitted
*Crossing unbroken lines
*Crossing painted traffic islands
*Default speed limits
==To do:==
Explore whether this information is be displayed in point form or in a table.
Example only:
{| class="wikitable"
|+U-Turns
!
!
!
!
!
|-
|Permitted at...
|ACT
|NSW
|Qld
|Vic
|-
|Non-signaled intersections
|
|Never
|
|
|-
|Traffic lights
|
|
|When sign permits
|
|-
|Whenever you want
|
|
|
|Yep
|}

Latest revision as of 02:21, 20 May 2023

 This page is being actively developed and is not yet ready for use. Its content should be considered unofficial and draft.

While the Australian Road Rules provide an arching framework for driving across the country, there are unique rules bespoke of each state and territory that editors need to be aware of. This page aims to capture the characteristics of each for quick reference.

Australian Capital Territory

Content coming soon.

New South Wales

Road lines and markings

NSW - Road lines and markings
Type Can Cross To Other Conditions
Single continuous centre line
  • Enter or leave the road
  • Angle park on the opposite side of the road, without u-turning.
 Cannot otherwise cross.
Double continuous centre line
  • Enter or leave the road by the shortest route.
 Cannot otherwise cross.
Continuous centre line

with a broken centre line

(driving on the side of the broken line)

  • Overtake
  • U-turn
  • Enter or leave the road
  • Angle park on the opposite side of the road, without u-turning.
 N/A
Continuous centre line

with a broken centre line

(driving on the side of the continuous line)

See Single continuous centre line. N/A
Painted islands Drive up to 50m to:
  • Enter or leave the road
  • Enter a turning lane that begins immediately after
  • Angle park on the opposite side of the road, without u-turning.
  • To drive on for more than 50m
  • If the island:
    • Separates 2 lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction
    • Is surrounded by double lines
    • Separates the road from a slip lane.

U-turns

NSW - U-turns
Intersection With U-Turn permitted
Traffic lights If signed with "U-turn Permitted" (Very uncommon)
Without traffic lights At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"

Default speed limits

NSW - Default speed limits
area default speed limit
Built-up areas - areas with street

lights and buildings next to the

road less than 100m apart

50 km/h
All other roads 100 km/h

Northern Territory

Content coming soon.

Queensland

Road markings

Queensland - road markings
Type Can Cross To cannot cross
Single continuous centre line Enter/leave a road or property
  • To make a u-turn
  • To overtake vehicles
Double continuous centre line Pass bicycle riders All other circumstances
Continuous centre line with a

broken centre line (driving on

the side of the broken line)

  • Enter/leave a road or property
  • Overtake
  • Make a u-turn
 N/A
Painted islands and medians Drive up to 50m to:
  • Enter or leave the road
  • Enter a turning lane that begins immediately after
 If the island:
  • Is surrounded by double lines
  • Separates traffic travelling in the same direction

U-turns

Queensland - u-turns
location WHEN permitted
Traffic light (signalled intersection) If signed with "U-turn Permitted"
Non-signalled intersection At all intersections unless signed otherwise
Others - children's crossings, level crossings,

marked foot/pedestrian crossings

If signed with "U-turn Permitted"

Speed limits

Queensland - speed limits
area default speed limit
Built-up area 50 km/h
Outside of built-up area 100 km/h

South Australia

Content coming soon.

Tasmania

Road lines and markings

Tas - Road lines and markings
Type Can Cross To Cannot Cross
Single continuous centre line
  • Turn into/from another road, driveway or carpark
  • Avoid hazardsor pass a bicycle
  • Lane filter if a motorcycle
  • Overtake
  • U-turn
Double continuous centre line
  • Avoid hazard or pass a bicycle
 Cannot otherwise turn cross.
Double broken centre line
  • Turn into/from another road, driveway or carpark
  • Avoid hazards or pass a bicycle
  • Overtake
  • U-turn
Continuous centre line

with a broken centre line

(driving on the side of the broken line)

  • Overtake
  • Turn into/from another road, driveway or carpark
  • U-turn
  • Avoid hazard or pass a bicycle
 N/A
Continuous centre line

with a broken centre line

(driving on the side of the continuous line)

  • Turn into/from another road, driveway or carpark
  • Avoid hazard or pass a bicycle
  • Overtake
  • U-Turn

U-turns

Tas - U-turns
Intersection With U-Turn permitted
Traffic lights If signed with "U-turn Permitted"
Without traffic lights At all intersections, unless signed with "No U-turn"

Default speed limits

Tas - Default speed limits
area default speed limit
Built-up areas 50 km/h
Unsealed road, outside

a built-up area

80km/hr
Sealed road, outside

a built-up area

100 km/h

Victoria

U-turns

Victoria - U-turns
Location When permitted
Traffic light (signalled intersection) At any intersection where a right turn is permitted, unless a "no u-turn" sign is present
Non-signalled intersection At all intersections unless signed with a "no u-turn" sign
Other locations Only if there is no single or double continuous line down the centre of the road

Default speed limits

Victoria - Default speed limits
area default speed limit
School zones 40 km/h
Built-up areas, rural and metropolitan towns 50 km/h
Outside of built-up areas 100 km/h
  • The default speed limit applies when there is no other speed limit sign on the road.
  • Variable speed limits are used on some metropolitan freeways, such as the Monash Freeway and M80 Ring Road. In Waze these are usually set as 100 km/h as that is their speed limit most of the time. When an incident occurs on the freeway, these electronic signs can lower the speed limit to as low as 40 km/h depending on the situation, but they will flash brightly so that drivers are aware of this.

Western Australia

Default speed limits

Western Australia - speed limits
Area default speed limit
Built-up area 50 km/h
Outside of built-up area 110 km/h

Area Speed Zones are also in place in WA. The entry to an area will have "Area" indicated, and that limit applies for all roads from that point. The end of the Area is signposted with an "END AREA" black text, with the speed zone limit in a black circle.

Variable Speed Limits are placed on the main Freeway State Route 2 (Kwinana Freeway currently, expanding to the Mitchell Freeway). These indicate a default speed on the gantry if the signs are blank, however in Waze they are mapped to the "usual" speed for the freeway. (For example, the main part is usually 100 km/h, however when blank the speed limit is 80 km/h.) Usual operations have the speed limit always showing on the gantry, with the lower limit a safety buffer if the freeway monitoring systems fail.

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