Queensland Road Rules legislation
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 to the Queensland Road Rules ensure alignment with the Australian Road Rules. The changes to the Queensland Road Rules are effective as of 12 October 2009.
The new road rules strengthen the current Queensland Road Rules in light of the rising road toll and encourage all motorists to take greater responsibility for their behaviour on the road.
Table of road rules changes
Download the table of road rules changes (PDF**, 60KB) for a complete list of the new road rules effective from 12 October 2009.New road rules questions and answers
Road rules — questions and answers (PDF**, 54KB) contains more detailed information about the new Queensland Road Rules.New child restraint rules from 11 March 2010
Note that there are specific rules regarding child restraints.
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Last updated 12 October 2009
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