Telephones Banking Climate & Time Zones Customs & Quarantine Driving & Petrol Medical & Vacinations Visa Information Language Holidays Driving & Petrol Information about Australia Driving Information about Australia Driving and Petrol Driving Laws Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. The maximum speed limit in cities and towns is 60km/h (35mph) and on country roads and highways, 100km/h (62mph) - 110 km/h (68 mph) unless signs indicate otherwise. Strict drInk-driving laws apply. Seat belts must be worn by drivers and passengers at all times. Driving Licenses Tourists may drive in Australia on a valid overseas drivers license for the same class of vehicle. Licenses must be carried when driving, in addition to a valid passport. An International Drivers Permit is not sufficient by itself and must be accompanied by a valid drivers permit. Gasoline (Petrol) Leaded and unleaded grades are sold by the litre. Gas (petrol) costs between A$0.95 - A$1.25 per litre. Prices are often higher in country areas. Petrol stations are plentiful; trading hours vary. Most accept international credit cards Australian Tourism Net receives over 200,000 visitors per month. Does your site need Travel Traffic...>>

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