Driving in Australia

Aussies drive on the left-hand side of the road. The maximum speed limit in cities and towns is 60kmph and on highways it is 100kmph unless signs indicate otherwise. Cameras, to catch both speeding drivers and those that don't stop for red lights, are commonly used throughout Australia.

Down in Oz, strict drink-driving laws apply and random breath-testing are carried out. 0.05 is the highest legal blood-alchohol limit, which allows you to have 2 alcoholic drinks in the first hour and 1 drink every hour after that.

Seat belts are to be worn by drivers and passengers at all times.

Accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours, especially if any person has been injured of killed.

As tourists, you are must have a current overseas driver's licence for the same class vehicle and carry an International Driver's Permit. You must be over 21 years old.