
Road rules
NSW Road Rules
All road users should know the road rules to keep themselves and others safe.
The NSW Road Rules 2014 lists more than 300 separate rules on the NSW Government legislation website.
Road User Handbook
The Road User Handbook covers the main rules you need to know to drive legally and safely. It is available in multiple languages.
There are also handbooks for motorcycle riders, bicycle riders and heavy vehicle drivers.
Misunderstood road rules
Our road rule animations help clarify some common misunderstandings about road rules.
They give simple answers to many road rule questions, including how to use roundabouts, when you can and can't use high-beam and fog lights, and when you're allowed to make a U-turn.
Our Top 10 misunderstood road rules in NSW (PDF, 633.66 KB) outlines the road rules most commonly misunderstood by road users.
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For more information
Find out more about safety and rules on NSW Roads on the NSW Government website.
The Road User Handbook covers the main road rules you need to know to drive legally and safely on NSW roads.
The NSW Road Rules on the NSW Government legislation website.