Road rules for Fraser Island

Driving on Fraser Island can challenge even experienced drivers. It's easy to get in trouble when driving an unfamiliar vehicle in a difficult environment. New laws have been introduced to help keep visitors safe.

From 28 February 2011 all hire 4WDs used on Fraser Island must:

• have all seats facing forward or rearward (not side-facing)
• have a maximum of eight seats
• have all items stored securely inside the vehicle – below the top level of the door frame, and not the roof 
• be fitted with seatbelts which meet Australian Design Rule standards.

A driver breaking these laws risks a $330 fine and 3 demerit points.

These laws apply to hire vehicles only – private vehicles are exempt due to a reduced crash risk.

In addition, lower speed limits now apply for all vehicles:

• 80 km/h on beaches
• 30 km/h in townships and on inland tracks.

Police enforcement of new speed limits and vehicle inspections by Transport and Main Roads transport inspectors have been increased.

Beach driving is dangerous and requires a high level of concentration. These laws should help make it safer for visitors to Fraser Island.

More information is available in the Road safety on Fraser Island fact sheet (PDF, 70 KB).

Community material

Fraser Island road safety fact sheets for international visitors:

• English – fact sheet (PDF, 523 KB) 
• Chinese 中文 – fact sheet (PDF, 705 KB) 
• Dutch Nederlands – fact sheet (PDF, 627 KB) 
• French français – fact sheet (PDF, 543 KB) 
• German Deutsch – fact sheet (PDF, 541 KB) 
• Hindi हिन्दी – fact sheet (PDF, 657 KB) 
• Italian italiano – fact sheet (PDF, 479 KB) 
• Japanese 日本語 – fact sheet (PDF, 591 KB) 
• Korean 한국어 – fact sheet (PDF, 524 KB) 
• Malay بهاس ملايو – fact sheet (PDF, 502 KB) 
• Spanish español – fact sheet (PDF, 495 KB)
• Swedish Svenska – fact sheet (PDF, 529 KB)