[rustynutz]

I thought it might be handy if we had the Road Rules available for those that would like to brush up on them...   

I'll kick things off with the Road Rules for the Australian States/Territories.

Feel free to add your own Country's rules...

• VICTORIA
  
  
• QUEENSLAND
  
  
• NEW SOUTH WALES
  
  
• SOUTH AUSTRALIA
  
  
• TASMANIA
  
  
• WESTERN AUSTRALIA
  
  
• AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
  
  
• NORTHERN TERRITORY  Part 1   Part 2 ARR

[rustynutz]

Added links (in the original post) for all the Australian States & Territories.....

Just had a quick look at the Vic rules... 500 bloody pages!  You have to be kidding me that we need so many rules, particularly the bicycle rules I
looked reasonably hard at. 

I know some people just love rules... I prefer reasonably applied common sense where real rules are not necessary... Yeah, I know... but it's my opinion!

[rustynutz]

Hehehe, pip, I couldn't agree more.....

And of course if you decide to travel interstate, you're also required to know their Road Rules....

[Dazzler]

Hehehe, pip, I couldn't agree more.....

And of course if you decide to travel interstate, you're also required to know their Road Rules....

Very much agree with both of you  I'm going to be nervous opening our letter box for the next couple of months after our recent trip 

[2i30s]

Hehehe, pip, I couldn't agree more.....

And of course if you decide to travel interstate, you're also required to know their Road Rules....

Very much agree with both of you  I'm going to be nervous opening our letter box for the next couple of months after our recent trip 

[eye30]

And of course if you decide to travel interstate, you're also required to know their Road Rules....

At least here in UK and Eire only one set of rules.

[2i30s]

And of course if you decide to travel interstate, you're also required to know their Road Rules....

At least here in UK and Eire only one set of rules.

Australia should do the same thing and make the road rules uniform throughout the country,not state by state. 

[rustynutz]

Not as easy as it sounds, Steve....especially when we have trams in some States.
And, uniform laws would mean that speed limits in the Northern Territory would be dropped to bring them into line. Would we really want to be travelling those vast distances at 100-110kph? 

[Doggie 1]

Not as easy as it sounds, Steve....especially when we have trams in some States.
And, uniform laws would mean that speed limits in the Northern Territory would be dropped to bring them into line. Would we really want to be travelling those vast distances at 100-110kph? 

Perhaps they could just say the speed limit is 110. And leave the other little letters off. 

[rustynutz]

and replace them with mph? 


Works for me....

[2i30s]

imagine cruising down the nulabour highway from end too end at 60kmh. 

[rustynutz]

I'd imagine it would be bad enough at the 110kph limit, Steve....






I must do the nullarbor before I croak.....

[FatBoy]

I've driven the Nullabor twice.  Great road trip.  That "long straight" is very boring though.... and there is no radio stations to listen to.

[Doggie 1]

All things being equal, I should be doing it (east to west) next month as I've got to pick a car up from the Far East. 
It's donkey's years since I did it before, in fact the last time would have been in about 1990 with a missus, two little kids and a caravan.

[Dazzler]

I wouldn't like it (I like variety in my scenery) 

[Phil №❶]

Not as easy as it sounds, Steve....especially when we have trams in some States.
And, uniform laws would mean that speed limits in the Northern Territory would be dropped to bring them into line. Would we really want to be travelling those vast distances at 100-110kph? 

Simple to do rustynutz, trams, no trams, what does it matter. If you encounter a tram the same rules should apply.
SA/NT are about the same land area & we are stuck at 100kmh absolute. 

[rustynutz]

Not as easy as it sounds, Steve....especially when we have trams in some States.
And, uniform laws would mean that speed limits in the Northern Territory would be dropped to bring them into line. Would we really want to be travelling those vast distances at 100-110kph? 

Simple to do rustynutz, trams, no trams, what does it matter. If you encounter a tram the same rules should apply.
SA/NT are about the same land area & we are stuck at 100kmh absolute. 

Good point re trams, Phil.....
Btw,  you still have 110kph limits on some highways & freeways....
http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/roadsafety/safer_speeds/speed_limits

[Phil №❶]

Yes that's right, my finger must've slipped. The freeway into town is 110, most of the way. Given our long distances between towns, I wonder why Europeans get to drive much faster that we can. We've got further to go and less snow, ice etc 

BTW Last night I was breathalyzed  on the freeway by a hidden lone patrol. I was the only car on the road. The reason, for doing 90 kmh in 110 zone. I blew 0.000 so we both went on our way. 

[babis_xo]

Given our long distances between towns, I wonder why Europeans get to drive much faster that we can. We've got further to go and less snow, ice etc 

Good question, I'll try to answer that:

- The longer the distance is, the longer you remain exposed to the risk of a potential accident, so low speed is essential.
- The larger in area countries encourage low consumption by enforcing low speeds, otherwise they would need lots of oil imports.
- Big cars commonly sold outside Europe, used to have ridiculously soft suspensions and couldn't hold on the road.
- Europeans are better drivers
  

On the serious side now, Sweden and UK have the most dangerous weather conditions as with the lowest (by far) percentage of accidents (respect to our friends here) 

[Phil №❶]

Given our long distances between towns, I wonder why Europeans get to drive much faster that we can. We've got further to go and less snow, ice etc 

Good question, I'll try to answer that:

- The longer the distance is, the longer you remain exposed to the risk of a potential accident, so low speed is essential.
- The larger in area countries encourage low consumption by enforcing low speeds, otherwise they would need lots of oil imports.
- Big cars commonly sold outside Europe, used to have ridiculously soft suspensions and couldn't hold on the road.
- Europeans are better drivers
  

On the serious side now, Sweden and UK have the most dangerous weather conditions as with the lowest (by far) percentage of accidents (respect to our friends here) 

Thanks Babis_xo, nice to see you here today.
Now for your comments

1 If I Drive faster, I'm not exposed as long 

2 Government derive a lot of revenue from fuel sales, so let people drive as fast as they want.

3 Only in America, our suspensions are tighter if anything, as in i30!

4  Come to Mt Panorama, let's see what Europeans can do. 

Cheers 

[Doggie 1]

  Let's make it on gravel 

[Phil №❶]

Let's make it on gravel 

That wouldn't be fair to him 

I nominate Surferdude to represent me 

[Doggie 1]

Good choice 

[babis_xo]

Ok, Panorama is a deal.

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Panorama - Thessaloniki


 

I'll choose this vehicle

[Doggie 1]

I hope you don't end up making an ass of yourself. 

[Phil №❶]

You're so funny, babis-xo   

[kabukiman]

People fom Vic...

why can't anyone hold a lane here? or stay on their side of the road around a bend?

or park properly? or keep safe distances or change lanes safely? or learn when not to use fog lights? or remember to turn their lights on at night? or drive at a proper speed through car parks? or not drive through bike lanes? or give way at roundabouts? etc etc etc

grrrrrrrr

[Dazzler]

People fom Vic...

why can't anyone hold a lane here? or stay on their side of the road around a bend?

or park properly? or keep safe distances or change lanes safely? or learn when not to use fog lights? or remember to turn their lights on at night? or drive at a proper speed through car parks? or not drive through bike lanes? or give way at roundabouts? etc etc etc

grrrrrrrr

$hit, have you been watching me in some of my videos 

[rustynutz]

Changes to the Victorian Road Rules

The Australian Road Rules 9th Amendment Package is nationally approved and commenced in Victoria on 30 June, 2012*

Frequently asked questions

Q:  What are the main changes in Victoria?
A:  The main changes include:

• A new offence for drivers not to block crossings
• A new requirement for drivers of heavy vehicles when setting out portable warning triangles to warn other road users about a stopped heavy vehicle or fallen load;
• Clarification of the 200 metre minimum following distance for road trains behind a long vehicle;
• Clarification of the rules for drivers at tram stops;
• Minor clarifications to ensure the relevance and enforceability of the rules.

Each change is explained in more detail below.

Keeping crossings clear

Q: What is the rule about blocking crossings?
A: A driver must not enter a children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing if the driver cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or the road beyond the crossing, is blocked.

Q: Are there any exceptions to this rule?
Yes. An exception applies to crossings without traffic lights, where there is a pedestrian crossing immediately before the intersection. Drivers can enter the crossing to get a view of approaching traffic after the giving way to all pedestrians.
 

Heavy vehicle warning triangles

Q: What are the new requirements for drivers of heavy vehicles when setting out portable warning triangles?
A: There are changes to the distances that warning triangles need to be placed by the driver of a heavy vehicle (with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 12 tonnes). This applies to a driver of a heavy vehicle that has stopped or has a fallen load. 

On roads with a speed limit of 80km/h or more, if the vehicle is not visible for 300 metres in all directions, three triangles must be placed on the road:
• one triangle must be placed 200-250 metres behind the vehicle or fallen load,
• one triangle must be placed 200-250 metres in front of the vehicle or fallen load, and
• one triangle must be placed by the side of the vehicle or fallen load. 

On roads with a speed limit of less than 80km/h there is no change. That is, if the vehicle is not visible for 200 metres in all directions, three triangles must be placed on the road:
• one triangle must be placed 50-150 metres behind the vehicle or fallen load,
• one triangle must be placed 50-150 metres in front of the vehicle or fallen load, and
• one triangle must be placed by the side of the vehicle or fallen load. 
If the road is a one-way road or divided road (excluding painted medians), three triangles are still needed, but there is no requirement to place a triangle in front of the vehicle. The triangle should instead be placed between the vehicle or fallen load and the triangle behind the vehicle.


Following distances

Q: What is the minimum following distance for road trains and long vehicles?
A: The required minimum following distance for road trains and long vehicles (not on a multi-lane road or in a built-up area or when overtaking) is:
- for a road train behind a long vehicle – 200 metres;
- for a long vehicle (other than a road train) behind another long vehicle – 60 metres.


Sharing the roads with Trams

Q: What are the clarifications to the tram rules?
A: The rules have been clarified to cover the different types of tram stops, such as those with safety zones.

When the tram doors on your side of the road are open and there is no safety zone, drivers and riders must wait at the rear of the tram until the doors close and the road is free of pedestrians. 

A safety zone is an area of the road at, or near, a tram stop that has yellow safety zone signs and a traffic island or pedestrian refuge to provide passengers with a barrier between them and the road. Riders and drivers may pass a tram that is stopped at a safety zone stop.


*The timing may differ in other jurisdictions. Please check with the relevant road authority when travelling interstate.