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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. | |||
== | ==New South Wales== | ||
== | === 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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**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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|} | |} | ||
== | ==Northern Territory== | ||
Content coming soon. | |||
==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] | ||
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*Separates traffic travelling in the same direction | *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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|If 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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|} | |} | ||
== | ==South Australia== | ||
Content coming soon. | |||
==Tasmania== | |||
== | === 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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*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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|} | |} | ||
== | ==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. | ||
== | ==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. | ||
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
Type | Can Cross To | Other Conditions |
---|---|---|
Single continuous centre line |
|
Cannot otherwise cross. |
Double continuous centre line |
|
Cannot otherwise cross. |
Continuous centre line
with a broken centre line (driving on the side of the broken line) |
|
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:
|
|
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
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
Type | Can Cross To | cannot cross |
---|---|---|
Single continuous centre line | Enter/leave a road or property |
|
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) |
|
N/A |
Painted islands and medians | Drive up to 50m to:
|
If the island:
|
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
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
Type | Can Cross To | Cannot Cross |
---|---|---|
Single continuous centre line |
|
|
Double continuous centre line |
|
Cannot otherwise turn cross. |
Double broken centre line |
|
|
Continuous centre line
with a broken centre line (driving on the side of the broken line) |
|
N/A |
Continuous centre line
with a broken centre line (driving on the side of the continuous line) |
|
|
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
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
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
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
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.