Road safety and traffic

Australian road rules

Driving rules you must comply with are provided in the Driver's Handbook. The rules and regulations and how they apply to different kinds of roads, vehicles and road users are in the Australian Road Rules legislation. Most importantly, you must drive with care and consideration of other road users.

Visitors to South Australia

Welcome. We want you to enjoy your stay, but more importantly we want you to stay safe.

If you intend to drive in South Australia - make sure you're driving legally and safely by following these tips:

  • We drive on the left-hand side of the road in Australia.
  • Practice driving left by using the online hazard perception test on the MyLicence website.
  • The default speed limit in urban areas is 50 kph unless otherwise sign posted. The speed limit on most Australian highways is 100 kph, only a few roads allow you to travel at a maximum speed of 110 kph. Police regularly conduct speed checks using speed cameras, radar and lasers along all types of roads.
  • Wearing a seatbelt is a life or death matter both for you and your passengers. Drivers must ensure that they and any passengers in the vehicle wear a seatbelt or child restraint.

Reminders to keep close by

Print the DRIVE ON LEFT in Australia card (58.5 KB JPG) on this page and put it in your car where you can see it. You can pick up copies of the card from any Service SA customer service centre.


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Enquiries

Email

For general registration or licensing queries or questions about other services provided by Service SA, email ServiceSA@sa.gov.au. Service SA will respond to your enquiry within five business days.

Phone

Telephone assistance is available Monday to Friday - local call charges apply:

  • registration and driver's licences - phone 13 10 84 (8.00 am to 6.00 pm)
  • general government information - phone 13 23 24 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm).

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