Queensland Road Rules
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel has the complete Queensland Road Rules (PDF**, 2.5MB) legislation available to download. Alternatively a hard copy of the legislation can be purchased from the Queensland Government Bookshop.
New road rules from 12 October 2009
Changes have been made to the Queensland Road Rules to ensure they align with the Australian Road Rules. The changes to the Queensland Road Rules came into effect from 12 October 2009.
Key changes include:
- fog lights — turn off fog lights in clear weather. If you drive with fog lights on in clear weather you risk being fined A$40
- single centre line — don't U-turn. If you do a U-turn over a single continuous centre line you risk being fined A$180 and three demerit points
- seatbelts — all passengers must wear them. If you drive with a passenger of any age without a seatbelt or child restraint you risk being fined A$300 and three demerit points
- wheeled recreational devices — if you ride one when and where they are not permitted you risk being fined A$40.
For more information about the new road rules, download the documents below.
- Table of road rules changes (PDF**, 95KB) contains a complete list of the road rule amendments.
- Road rules — questions and answers (PDF**, 54KB) contains more detailed information about the new Queensland Road Rules.
- Road rules and child restraints — fact sheet (PDF**, 107KB) contains a summary of the new Queensland road rule and child restraint laws.
Note that there are specific rules regarding child restraints — the new child restraint rules will be effective as of 11 March 2010.
Basic road rules
All drivers need to know Queensland Road Rules — they are actively enforced to avoid safety risks.
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.
The Your Keys to Driving in Queensland publication contains essential information about the Queensland driver licensing system and road rules.
Remember — road rules are developed for your safety. Failure to comply is dangerous and may result in a fine or worse.
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Last updated 02 November 2009
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