Road rules and safety
Tourists driving in Victoria
Information for visitors about driving in Victoria.
Here are some important driving tips to keep you and your passengers safe on our roads.
- Drive on the left always.
- Seatbelts on for everyone, every trip.
- Take a break every two hours.
- No phones while driving, it’s illegal and dangerous.
- Give way at intersections and roundabouts.
- Solid lines mean no overtaking.
- Don’t drink and drive, not even a little.
- Follow speed limits and drive to conditions.
- Watch for wildlife especially at dawn and dusk.
- Stay on main roads, side roads can be unsafe.
- Taking photos? Pull over to a marked viewing area.
- If driving slowly, pull over where it is safe and let faster traffic pass you.
Know the road rules, signs and markings before you drive.
You can drive in Victoria for up to six months with a valid international licence.
Road rules in Australia are often consistent across states and territories. Pay attention to traffic, and road rules, and take extra care on unfamiliar roads.
Important laws and topics
- Alcohol, drugs and driving
- Child car seats and restraints
- Driving with trams
- Emergency and law enforcement vehicles
- Fatigue and tired driving
- Hook turns
- International driver’s licences
- Intersections and giving way
- Merging lanes
- Mobile phones and devices
- Seat belts
- U-turns