New traffic rules are coming to Australia in 2025. The government wants to make roads safer and stop accidents from happening. Drivers will face bigger fines & must follow clearer rules. This text shows the main changes that will affect most drivers on the road. The updates focus on making driving safer for everyone. We listed the most important rules you need to know about.
Mobile Phone Use While Driving Cracks Down
Using phones while driving has become a major problem on our roads and leads to more crashes. Many states now have special cameras that can catch drivers who use their phones. These AI cameras are working well in New South Wales Victoria and Queensland. The fines are very high and drivers must pay over $1200 if they get caught. People who break this rule multiple times can lose their license for three months. We need these strict rules to make our roads safer and change how people act when driving. The tough penalties make sense because distracted driving puts everyone at risk. These rules help protect all road users and show that phone use behind the wheel is not okay.
What Drivers Must Now Follow
Australia has updated its road rules about lane changes and traffic flow. Drivers can only pass other vehicles using the right lane. Truck drivers now face bigger fines if they stay too long in the middle lane. These new rules help make roads safer and traffic move better. When drivers follow proper lane rules everyone has a smoother and safer journey. The changes teach drivers to be more careful about when & how they switch lanes.
Slower Speeds Near Emergency Vehicles
From September 19 2025 drivers must slow down to 25 km/h when they pass any stopped breakdown trucks with flashing amber lights. This new rule helps protect workers who fix cars on the roadside & people whose cars have broken down. In Victoria drivers already need to slow down to 40 km/h when they see stopped or slow-moving police cars & emergency vehicles. The goal is to make the roads safer for everyone.
Speeding Penalties Based on Vehicle Size
Heavy vehicles now face bigger fines for speeding than regular cars. Truck & van drivers in South Australia must pay $2500 and lose 6 points if they drive 30 kph too fast. New cameras can now check both the speed & size of vehicles on the road. This helps catch trucks that speed because they are more dangerous than cars. The cameras make sure bigger vehicles get the right fines based on how risky they are. This new system means that trucks and vans can’t get away with speeding anymore. The rules are stricter for them because they can cause more damage in crashes.
Stricter Seatbelt Checks and Updated Parking Fine Regulations
New rules about seatbelts are now stricter in New South Wales. The state uses cameras to spot people who don’t wear their seatbelts. There’s also a change in parking fines. Local councils can’t mail tickets anymore. They need to give tickets right away or put them on the car. This makes the process more open & direct. The changes help make sure everyone follows the rules and knows about their fines right away.
The new road rules will change how we drive in Australia by 2025. All drivers need to learn these updates and follow them carefully. These changes will make our roads safer for everyone. It’s important that all people who use the roads know about these new rules. Following these rules will help create better and safer roads across Australia.
