Assessing fitness to drive

Austroads page with information on medical standards for drivers of private and commercial vehicles. The standards are contained in the document Assessing Fitness to Drive 2003, which replaces the previous private vehicle driver standards (Assessing Fitness to Drive 2001) and the commercial vehicle driver standards (Medical Examinations for Commercial Vehicle Drivers 1997).

http://www.austroads.com.au/aftd/index.html

Australian Automobile Association

The Australian Automobile Association site has links to Touring information including driving in Australia for overseas tourists, bringing your car to Australia, taking your car overseas (Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD)) and international driving permits. The site also covers other issues of interest to Australian motorists.

http://www.aaa.asn.au/

Australian road rules

The Australian Road Rules form the basis of Road Rules of each Australian State and Territory. This page is the latest version of the Australian Road Rules and incorporates the amendments approved by the Australian Transport Council (ATC)

http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02207505300940020

Driving and public transport (Qld)

Queensland Government entry point containing indexes to information about driving and public transport in Queensland.

http://www.qld.gov.au/about/driving-and-transport/

Fuel consumption guide 1986-2003

Compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003. The Fuel Consumption Guide database includes passenger cars and four-wheel drives, and light commercial vehicles up to 2.7 tonnes gross vehicle mass.

http://australia.gov.au/service/fuel-consumption-guide-1986-2003

Getting around (WA)

Topic page of the Western Australian Government entry point providing access to information on motoring; buses, trains and public transport; bikes, boats and planes and disability access in Western Australia.

http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/lifestyleenvironment/gettingaround/

Green Vehicle Guide

The Green Vehicle Guide allows you to see the environmental ratings of new and old vehicles sold in Australia. You can use the guide to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions and fuel consumption.

http://australia.gov.au/service/green-vehicle-guide

Importing vehicles to Australia

Vehicle importing and certification requirements for those wanting to import vehicles into Australia.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx

Public transport and travel (SA)

Government of Soth Australia topic page to help find information about getting to and around Adelaide and South Australia. Includes information on using South Australia's public transport system, places to see, driving in South Australia and trains to Adelaide and interstate.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Public+transport+and+travel

Transport

Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/transport/index.htm

Transport & vehicles (Vic)

Victoria Online provides information about Transport, Vehicles & Licences which includes public transport - tram, train and buses, road transport and safety, vehicle registration, driver licences, freight, transport infrastructure and planning, freeways, shipping, marine safety and boat licences.

http://www.vic.gov.au/VictoriaOnline?action=browse&id=%5BTopic%5DTransport%20%21%20Vehicles&taxonomy=Topic&maxResults=10000&resultType=Detailed&resultCount=10&sort_by=%2BAtitle

Transport (NSW)

Topic page of the New South Wales Government entry point offering integrated access to information and services on transport.

http://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/transport

Transport (Tas)

Topic page of the Service Tasmania entry point offering integrated access to information and services on transport.

http://www.service.tas.gov.au/Nav/Topic.asp?Topic=Transport

Transport and travel (NT)

Topic page of the Northern Territory Government entry point offering integrated access to information and services on transport and travel.

http://www.nt.gov.au/ntg4/Subject?documenttitle=*&myLevel=2&myRefPoint=cn=Transport%20and%20Travel

Transport, roads and traffic (ACT)

Topic page of the Australian Capital Territory Government entry point providing links to information on topics such as Buses, Driver licences and testing, Parking, Road vehicles, Roads and traffic, Traffic and parking infringements and Vehicle registration.

http://www.act.gov.au/accesspoint?action=browse&id=236&breadcrumbs=1^236

TravelSmart Australia

TravelSmart is about reducing our reliance on cars and making smart choices about other forms of transport. We can all play a part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life for ourselves and our community.

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/

Truck Buyers Guide

The Truck Buyers Guide can help business owners who require a small-medium sized truck, but do not have a detailed knowledge of truck specifications and performance. It provides a step by step guide to help you make a well informed choice that suits your business needs while minimising fuel consumption.

http://australia.gov.au/service/truck-buyers-guide

Vehicle safety

Links to Vehicle Standards, Vehicle Recalls and Vehicle Safety Measures.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/vehicle/index.aspx