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Review of the Australian Road Rules and Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (Australia)

This discussion paper, released by the National Transport Commission in November 2011, makes recommendations for improvements to the Australian Road Rules  to ensure their relevance in today's society. The Australian Road Rules form a large portion of overall traffic law. They specify rules for motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. The discussion paper is open for public comment until 16 December 2011.

The paper found that on average, changes to the road rules are implemented within 18 months but could be implemented sooner and on a common date across states and territories. This would help reduce deaths and injuries, where new or updated rules deliver large road safety benefits.

The survey found that 67 per cent of Australians believe the current road rules are appropriate. It also found that 35 per cent of participants were made aware of road rules changes by television and radio advertising, with 54 per cent admitting to using common sense when unsure of rules.

Other areas for consideration include developing a mix of performance-based rules and advice rather than the current prescriptive approach to reduce the number of rules and keep pace with technology.

Feedback received during the consultation period will inform the development of a draft evaluation report for public consultation in April 2012.

 

NTC Media Release

Review of the Australian Road Rules and Australian Vehicle Standards Rules discussion paper | 7.96Mb PDF