| Subject/State | N.S.W. | A.C.T. | Victoria | South Australia | Western Australia | Northern Territory | Queensland | Tasmania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open road speed limit | 100 km/h unless otherwise specified | 100 km/h | 100 km/h unless otherwise specified | 100 km/h unless otherwise specified |
110 km/h |
None! |
100 km/h unless otherwise specified |
100 km/h unless otherwise specified |
| Urban speed limit |
60 km/h in street lit areas |
60 km/h |
50 km/h unless posted otherwise |
60 km/h |
60 km/h |
60 km/h |
60 km/h |
60 km/h |
|
P-plate speed limit |
80 km/h |
100 km/h |
100 km/h |
100 km/h |
90 km/h |
80 km/h |
100 km/h |
80 km/h |
|
L-plate speed limit |
70 km/h |
100 km/h |
100 km/h |
80 km/h |
72 km/h |
80 km/h |
100 km/h |
80 km/h |
|
Blood alcohol content (BAC) |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
|
P-plate (BAC) |
0.02 for all drivers under 25 for first 3 years |
0.02 for all drivers under 25 for first 3 years |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.02 |
0.00 |
0.00 for all drivers under 25 |
0.00 |
|
L-plate (BAC) |
0.02 for all drivers under 25 for first 3 years |
0.02 for all drivers under 25 for first 3 years |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 for all drivers under 25 |
0.00 |
|
Reporting accidents |
Where damage exceeds $500 |
Where police are not present |
Where property damage has been caused and the owner is not present |
Where damage exceeds $600 |
Where damage exceeds $1000 |
all, within 24 hours |
Where damage exceeds $1000 |
Where property damage has been caused and the owner is not present |
|
U-turns at traffic lights |
No |
Yes, unless otherwise specified |
Yes |
No |
Not within 30 metres |
No |
No, unless otherwise specified |
No, unless otherwise specified |
|
Motorcycle helmet to be worn |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
If someone is injured in an accident it is mandatory in all States and Territories to phone the Police.