The NSW Government's Road Safety and Rules hub provides essential information to help all road users—drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists—navigate the roads safely and legally. This comprehensive resource includes:
- Road User Handbook: A plain-language guide covering key road rules, safe driving behaviours, and preparation for licensing tests. Available in multiple community languages and as a downloadable PDF.
- Pedestrian Safety: Rules and advice to help pedestrians stay safe on NSW roads and shared paths.
- Crash Prevention: Insights into the five main types of crashes that result in injury or death, with tips on how to avoid them.
- Safe Driving Behaviour: Guidance on essential safe driving practices to reduce crash risk.
- Sharing the Road: Information on overtaking, merging, and the responsibilities of all road users to share the road safely.
- Traffic Signs & Signals: Clarification on stopping, giving way, and turning at intersections, including understanding road markings and traffic lights.
- Road Markings & Lanes: Explanation of different types of road lanes, lines, and markings, and the rules for using them safely.
- Parking Rules: Guidance on where you can and cannot park in NSW, including how to interpret parking signs.
- Hazard Awareness: Advice on dealing with road hazards, including what to do in case of a breakdown or crash, and tips for driving safely in dangerous conditions.
- Vehicle Safety & Compliance: Information on maintaining vehicle safety, including checks and rules to keep vehicles as safe as possible on NSW roads.
- Motorcycle & Bicycle Safety: Specific rules and safety considerations for motorcycle and scooter riders, as well as bicycle riders, including safety gear requirements and maintenance tips.
- Heavy Vehicle Safety: Additional rules and safety considerations for heavy vehicle drivers.
This hub is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand and comply with NSW road rules, ensuring safer roads for all.
Visit the Road Safety & Rules hub