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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.
ACT
NSW
NT
Qld
| Type | can | cannot |
|---|---|---|
| Single continuous centre line | Cross to enter/leave a road or property |
|
| Double continuous centre line | Only cross to safely pass bicycle riders | Cross in all other circumstances |
| Continuous centre line with a
broken centre line (driving on the side of the broken line) |
|
N/A |
| Painted traffic island |
|
Drive on/cross if traffic island is
surrounded with double continuous lines |
| location | WHEN permitted |
|---|---|
| Traffic light (signalled intersection) | Only when signed with "u-turn permitted" |
| Non-signalled intersection | At all intersections unless signed with no u-turn sign |
| Others - children's crossings, level crossings,
marked foot/pedestrian crossings |
Only when signed with "u-turn permitted" |
| area | default speed limit |
|---|---|
| Built-up area | 50 km/h |
| Outside of built-up area | 100 km/h (unless signed otherwise) |
SA
Tas
Vic
WA
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:
| Permitted at... | ACT | NSW | Qld | Vic |
| Non-signaled intersections | Never | |||
| Traffic lights | When sign permits | |||
| Whenever you want | Yep |