What are the new driving rules in Australia for 2026 includes several changes that have been phased in during 2024-2025 and continue into 2026, although there is no single national new road rules act, changes are made by each state. Nationally, the Australian Road Rules have been updated to clarify rules around electric scooters, e-bikes and electric vehicles. E-scooter rules have been standardised in many states with 25 km/h limits and helmet requirements. For mobile phone use, all states now have double demerit and AI camera detection, with fines over $1,200 and 5 demerit points for touching a phone while driving. In NSW, new rules from 2025-2026 include reduced speed limits to 30 km/h in many Sydney CBD and suburban high-pedestrian areas, expanded average speed camera zones to include all vehicles, not just heavy vehicles, and stricter rules for P-plate drivers banning any mobile phone use including parked. In Victoria, new 2025 rules include 30 km/h super slow zones around schools and hospitals, and new rules for electric vehicles requiring an e-label on number plates. Queensland has introduced new rules for e-bikes, clarifying that 500W+ throttle bikes are motor vehicles requiring registration. Nationally, ANCAP 2026 safety requirements mean new cars must have autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and intelligent speed assist to get 5 stars. For heavy vehicles, electronic work diaries are now mandatory. Always check your state road authority, Transport for NSW, VicRoads, TMR Queensland, for current 2026 updates, as demerit point penalties have increased for speeding and seatbelt offences detected by AI cameras.
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