What are the driving laws in Australia?
Traffic in Australia drives on the left. Seat belts must be worn at
all times while driving in Australia. Strict drink-driving laws apply
and random breath testing, for the checking of blood alcohol levels,
is conducted in all Australian states. All insurance is invalid if drivers
exceed the legal alcohol limit (currently 0.5mg per litre of blood).
Having a blood alcohol limit of 0 is the safest. Between sunset and
sunrise you must drive with your headlights and rear lights on. During
days with conditions of poor visibility, i.e. fog, you must also drive
with your lights on. In suburban areas you must use low beam. When using
high beam on the open road, dip your headlights when an approaching
vehicle is within 200m or as soon as the other vehicle's lights are
dipped. On the freeway or motorways, drivers should stay in the left
lane unless overtaking (right lane is for overtaking vehicles). Tramcars,
which operate in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, must be overtaken on
the left. There are other special requirements relating to the overtaking
of trams, and motorists should familiarise themselves with these. Crossing
the centre line of the road on a blind crest or a curve is strictly
prohibited. Weather hazards can seriously impair driving as road conditions
can change rapidly. Sudden storms and strong winds can make driving
difficult. Motorists should take particular care when driving on unmetalled
roads, 4WD tracks and desert/beach roads. In July 2010, Northern Territory
Police issued a warning for tourists to stay off unsealed tracks in
remote areas of Central Australia following several reports of stranded
motorists.
