You must carry your licence with you when you are driving. Additionally, if your licence is not in English, you must carry an English translation when driving in Australia. Click here for detailed information. Speed Limits Drive at or below the posted speed limit. Slow down more in wet weather.
Heavy penalties apply to drivers exceeding the limits.
Click here for detailed information. Australia is a vast country and car trips outside major cities may take several hours or even days. Driver fatigue is a serious road safety concern, involved in nearly a fifth of fatal crashes in Australia. You should both have a full night's sleep the previous night, particularly if you are likely to be driving at times when you would normally be asleep. Take at least a 15 minute break from driving every two hours.