Queensland Road Rules
The Queensland Road Rules is officially known as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009. This legislation is also available to download from the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website or a hard copy can be purchased from the Queensland Government Bookshop.
Advice on the most commonly confused road rules.
Occasionally changes are made to the Queensland Road Rules to ensure they align with the Australian Road Rules.
Australian Road Rules review
The Australian Road Rules are ‘model laws’ that form the basis for road rules in each state and territory, ensuring there is consistency in road rules across Australia.
The National Transport Commission is undertaking a two year review of the Australian Road Rules. This review is exploring areas such as the role and function of road rules, the practical outcomes of the rules, how the rules are actually working on the road and options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the rules.
The National Transport Commission will consult widely with government organisations, industry and users of the rules throughout all stages of the review. The review will involve the development of a discussion paper and an evaluation report identifying potential improvements.
The National Transport Commission invites interested parties to register their interest in upcoming reviews of the Australian Road Rules. More details on the review of the Australian Road Rules are available on the National Transport Commission website*.
Interactive information
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The Your Keys to Driving in Queensland publication is the road rules hand book for all drivers, including learner drivers. It contains essential information about the Queensland driver licensing system and road rules.
Additional road rules apply specifically to cyclists when riding on the road.
Additional road rules apply specifically when using wheeled recreational devices on the road.
Why is it important to follow the road rules?
Simple misunderstandings of road rules can cause a lot of grief – from near misses and minor crashes to serious injury or worse.
Remember – the road rules are developed for your safety. Don’t risk the damage to yourself, your loved ones, car or wallet. Make sure you know and follow the road rules at all times.
These basic road rules always apply:
- You must give way to the right at unsigned cross intersections.
- You must abide by traffic signs, lights and road markings.
- You must obey the speed limit.
- A STOP sign means that all wheels of your vehicle must come to a complete halt.
- You cannot make a U-turn at a set of traffic lights, unless a sign states you can.
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