Basic common sense
- Australia's cars are all right rudders, on the road to the left;
- Chinese driver's license with Natti certified translator or notarial certificate with English translator may drive legally in Australia;
- Pedestrians should give priority to pedestrians. Pedestrians have absolute priority at the zebra crossing. Zebra crossing must be slowed down and observed in advance. As long as there are pedestrians along the road and a willingness to cross the road is indicated, the vehicle must stop unconditionally and let go.
- The concept of road rights is very important, the auxiliary road to the main road, the same direction to turn straight, do not use the habit of driving at home, drivers here will not slow down when they have road rights, because no one will expect a car will suddenly rush out;
Driving on a cell phone
- Driving a mobile phone in Australia is also illegal, including picking up a mobile phone, typing, playing games, taking photos, and breaking the rules will be subject to fines and deductions. More information about driving a mobile phone can be found at: http://www.progressiveonline.com.au/mobile-phone-safety.aspx
life belt
- All passengers must fasten their seat belts. In some states, children and infants under the age of seven must use special child seats or other safety facilities;
- Drivers must ensure that every passenger wears a seat belt and that passengers over the age of 16 may be fined if they do not.
DUI (driving under the influence)
- In Australia's, Full License and overseas drivers' licenses, the maximum alcohol concentration in the blood when driving is 0.05%, while drivers with L or P cards are not allowed to drink at all;
- Refusing a random alcohol breath test would also be considered a crime and would amount to a penalty for drunken driving.
Obligation to occur an accident
- In Australia, if a personal injury caused by a motor vehicle accident has to be reported to the police, the Australian emergency number 000 can be dialed (police, ambulances and fire brigades can be contacted and used only in emergency situations);
- As a driver, you have a legal obligation to provide assistance to those injured in the accident. Otherwise, it would lead to prosecution and could be subject to serious penalties;
- In Australia, emergency relief is protected by law and does not take risks. So if you know the knowledge of emergency rescue, you can do what you can!
rate-limiting
- Most of the urban road sections with street lights, without traffic signs, default speed limit of 50 kmm2 / h;
- Mark the school section with a speed limit of 40 kmhm / h during school time (usually 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm in Victoria and New State);
- However, it should be noted that the speed limit rules in different areas may also be different. In South Australia, the speed limit on school sections may be 25 kmhm / h, in Queensland and Victoria, the school section may be limited to speed limits of 60km/h or 80 km / h, and in Canberra, although the speed limit is 40 km / h, But it is possible to limit the speed of school all day.
- Out-of-city speed limits vary from state to state. In Victoria, Tata, New State, Queensland and South Australia, the speed limit is 100 km / h. But in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the speed limit is 110 kmhm / h, and the speed limit in the Northern Territory can sometimes reach 130 kmhm / h, according to the speed limit mark.
- Speed surveillance is available in all parts of Australia, hidden and fixed, as well as aerial and manual speed cameras for road patrol personnel.
impose a fine [forfeit]
- If you rent a car, the average car rental company will ask to reserve credit card information, so even if you have returned home, they will also deduct the fine if they receive a traffic ticket. Although non-payment of fines will not be reprimanded overseas, the next time you need to drive to Australia, you will have to consider the consequences.
- On public holidays, Christmas, New year, some states charge double fines and points and reduce the risk of accidents.
- Parking is also on the left, do not stop on the contrary, or you will be fined.
traffic light
- If there is no special sign, it is illegal to turn left at the red light;
- In the absence of arrowhead light, direct priority, first left-turn then right-turn;
- Turning around at traffic lights in some states is illegal, but in Victoria and Canberra it is allowed to turn around without special signs.
Toll path (Toll Road)
- Some highways, bridges and tunnels near Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are paid for. Some of them are fully electronic, so they have to be paid by tag or pass. You can buy a visitor's pass in advance or pay for it within three days of using the road. Most of the electronic labels can be used in all parts of Australia, but it is best to check with the local road and traffic authority to avoid fines;
- If your car does not have an electronic payment device, your license plate will be photographed, and you will need to go to the site within the prescribed time to pay the fee (which will add some extra fees);
- If you rent a car, ask the rental company about the toll road. Some state car rental companies and transportation departments can charge as low as A $3 a day.
Circular island (Roundabouts)
- Because Australia is on the left, Australia's roundabout island is clockwise;
- Turn on the turning light on the roundabout, turn left on the left turn light, turn right on the right turn light, go straight without turning on the light;
- You need to let the right-hand vehicle go first when you pass through the roundabout.
Rural road (Outer Road)
- Australia is a large country with a large population living on the coast. Inland areas are sparsely populated, desolate and poorly equipped. Prepare enough water, food and extra fuel before traveling;
- Beware of Australian wildlife, especially at night, many native Australian animals are nocturnal. So if an animal appears, you can slow down slowly. Do not try to turn suddenly, or the car may turn over on the road, refer to this article: Australia's self-driving kangaroo incomplete manual;
- Driving in suburban and remote areas requires special attention to different road conditions and vehicle conditions. Driving outside the main road may also consider renting emergency communications equipment, such as satellite phones or emergency location indicating radio beacon (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPRIB) devices.
- At Outer roads, you might run into a long road train, (Road trains). If you drive at a speed of 100 kilometers an hour, it may take up to 2.5 kilometers over road trains and or articulated trucks (which can be as long as 10 cars). Since the road trains are swaying from side to side from time to time, enough space should be reserved before attempting to overtake them.
Server (Service Station)
- Most Australian vehicles use unleaded gasoline (ULP), but some use diesel and few use natural gas (LPG);
- You can refuel at the service station (Service Station, (also known as Servos), and most of them are self-help;
- Some of the service stations may be closed at night even on major sections, so make sure you have enough fuel before you hit the road at night.
Annex: local traffic regulations enquiries in Australia
- New South Wales: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/safety/road-safety.html
- Victoria: http://www.vic.gov.au/transport-vehicles/roads-road-transport.html
- Tasmania: http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road
- South Australia: http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/towardszerotogethe
- Northern Territory: https://transport.nt.gov.au
- Queensland: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety
- Western Australia: https://www.wa.gov.au/information-about/getting-around/motoring
- Capital Territory: https://www.police.act.gov.au/road-safety/road-rules-and-regulations
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