Road rules help keep everyone safe when driving, cycling or walking on NSW roads. There are penalties for breaking road rules in Australia.
Road rules, penalties and responsibilities
Learn NSW road rules, fines, and penalties so you can drive safely and follow the law.
Safety and rules on NSW roads
Read information about the rules you must follow to keep yourself and other road users safe.
Offences on NSW roads
Read information about the different types of offences and the penalties you will get if you break NSW road rules.
Transport fines and fees
Read information about how to pay a fine and how to seek support to manage your debt.
How demerit points work
Read information about demerit points, demerit point limits, and how long demerits last.
Seatbelts
Read information about the use of seatbelts and how to reduce the risk of injury in a road crash.
Parking rules
Read information about the rules for where you can and cannot park in NSW. Parking signs help you to park safely and legally.
School zones
Watch a video about the 40km/h speed limit in school zones.
Lesser-known Australian road rules you may be breaking (SBS)
Listen to information about road rules you might be breaking.
Safe driving and what to do if something happens
Get tips for safe driving and learn what to do if you have a crash or other problems on the road.
Watch the video to learn about driving safely with an infant.
Listen to information about how you can maximise safety when using child car seats.
Listen to information about road rage and how to deal with it.
Listen to information about what to do if you are in a car crash in Australia.
Read information about driving in regional areas and on country roads and extra care needed.
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