Australian motorists battling packed roads, slow commutes and expensive parking may not be surprised by the city sitting at the top of a new driver stress ranking. Sydney has been named Australia’s most stressful major city to drive in, according to new research comparing the pressures motorists face behind the wheel. The study by Compare … Read more

Unusual blue-and-white road markings designed to make Australian motorists slow down are attracting attention for an unexpected reason, with some drivers arguing the eye-catching treatment could itself become a distraction. Known as “dragon’s teeth”, the three-dimensional-style markings are being trialled in South Australia to encourage motorists to notice when they are approaching lower-speed areas with … Read more

Drivers in Tasmania could face a significant expansion of automated traffic enforcement under proposals aimed at tackling the state’s stubbornly high level of road deaths and serious injuries. The Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT) is pushing for more automated road safety cameras, longer enforcement hours and greater coverage of high-risk roads, arguing that the … Read more

Hundreds of thousands of motorists are about to gain access to extra toll relief as a major cost-saving change takes effect in New South Wales. From Sunday, October 11, 2026, eligible NSW motorists can begin making claims under the state’s reduced $50 weekly toll cap, covering qualifying journeys made since the new threshold started on … Read more

Thousands of overseas motorists are set to get an easier path to an Australian driver’s licence after authorities approved 14 additional countries for licence recognition, reversing testing requirements introduced during a major overhaul of the system. Under the change, eligible drivers holding licences from the newly recognised jurisdictions will be able to transfer qualifying car … Read more

Queensland’s sweeping crackdown on dangerous e-bike and e-scooter use has resulted in more than 2,400 infringement notices and 558 devices being seized, as police step up enforcement of the state’s tougher e-mobility laws. The three-month campaign, known as Operation Yankee Surety, began at the start of July 2026 and has targeted illegal devices, speeding, helmet … Read more

Queensland motorists are facing renewed scrutiny over some of Australia’s steepest seatbelt penalties, with drivers now risking a $1,295 fine and four demerit points for failing to wear a seatbelt correctly. The size of the penalty has become the focus of a Queensland parliamentary petition calling for seatbelt fines to be reduced, adding to a … Read more