Rules for Driving in Brisbane

Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Brisbane.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Brisbane with our useful guide to the "dos and don'ts" of Brisbane car hire.

Mostly, driving in Brisbane is the same as Britain; be careful in Brisbane, and obey the law.

Speed Limits in Brisbane

On motorways around Brisbane, speed limits are between 100 and 110 kph. In Brisbane itself, speed limits are around 50kph. Speed limits in Brisbane are posted along the side of all roads. In Brisbane if you break the speed limit, the Brisbane police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Brisbane

Drink driving is a serious offence in Brisbane, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In Brisbane, you can have some alcohol before driving in Brisbane, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in Brisbane whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

Quick guide to driving your Brisbane hire car

  • In Brisbane, drive on the left, and overtake on the right. In Brisbane, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • In Brisbane you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Brisbane.
  • In Brisbane if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Brisbane, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Always keep some change in the car for toll roads in Brisbane.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Brisbane are in km, and petrol is sold in litres at all Brisbane fuel stations.
  • Always signal left when leaving a roundabout in Brisbane
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