Austroads
Assessing fitness to drive
Access the 2022 medical standards for driver licensing used by Australian health professionals and driver licensing authorities.
Austroads Guides inform the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the road network in Australia and New Zealand.
Vehicle and driver information service
Our Australia-wide data service enables government agencies to exchange information about vehicles and drivers, and manufacturers and importers to register and recall vehicles. It’s also key to personal identity verification, providing confidence in second hand vehicle sales and linking vehicle information for a range of commercial services.
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Find out about our activities in key areas of focus.
Latest News
Austroads has released new guidance outlining how fibre optic sensing can be applied across road networks and what agencies need to consider before adopting it. The report sets out where the technology is already delivering results, where it is still developing, and how to assess whether it is the right fit for different purposes in transport operations.
Austroads’ literature review of hazard perception tests identifies what makes these tests effective, with a particular focus on novice drivers. It shows that the ability to anticipate and respond to hazards is a critical skill linked to safer driving and reduced crash risk.