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Traffic Rules Australia

Limit speed

In towns:	50 km/h, at times 60 km/h
On highways:	100 km/h
On motorways:	100 km/h, at times 110 km/h

Right-hand driving/left-hand driving:	Left-hand traffic, pass on the right
Alcohol:	50 mg/100 mL
Seat belt mandatory:	yes
Child Safety Seat:	Child seat required up to age 8.
Mobile phone:	Only hands-free telephones may be used.
Right of Way:	Priority to the right; traffic in merging lane at a 3-way junction must yield.
Roundabout:	Cars in the roundabout have the right of way. When entering you have to indicate the direction you’d like to exit the roundabout.
Toll fees:	There are usage fees for some sections of road.

Specifics

Driver´s license:

A UK driving licence is valid.

Minimum age:

The minimum and maximum age varies between car hire agencies and also between vehicle classes. The minimum age is normally between 21 and 25 and the driving license must be 1 to 2 years old. At some car hire agencies drivers below a fixed age limit must pay an additional fee.

Details are available in the hiring terms of the car hire agency. (In point 3 – Entering data and payment – under General Terms and Conditions)

Fuel Information:

There are two options:

1. The tank is full when accepted and returned with a full tank. There is a charge for the petrol required to fill the tank.

2. The tank is full when accepted and paid for. The vehicle is then returned with an empty tank. Any remaining petrol will not be reimbursed.

You can find the applicable tanking option in the details of the results list. We have no influence over the tanking option.

Miscellaneous:

If you are planning to drive on unpaved roads, we strongly recommend you to get an all terrain vehicle.

This content is for informational purpose only and does not guarantee accuracy or completeness.