Road rules
Whatever vehicle you’re using in the ACT you must know and follow the road rules. These rules may change so it’s your responsibility to keep aware of any changes.
Understanding the ACT road rules helps you:
- avoid infringements (fines) and penalties for offences (demerit points on your licence)
- avoid causing an accident
- to keep ACT roads safe.
Read the ACT Road Rules Handbook [PDF 5.5 MB] [DOCX 4.7 MB].
The handbook provides guidance based on the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017.
Find out more about road safety in the ACT on the City Services website.
Reporting issues and incidents
Potholes, broken streetlights and abandoned vehicles can impact the safety and utility of roads.
If you see something wrong, tell us so we can fix it.
Use the Fix My Street form.
Report a crash with another vehicle
If you've been in a collision in the ACT you must report it to ACT Policing within 24 hours.
Report a collision to ACT Policing.
What to do if you hit an animal
Report all accidents involving injured wildlife to Access Canberra on 13 22 81 (24 hours). Staff will contact rangers who will assess the welfare of the animal and if necessary, humanely euthanise the animal. Be sure to explain the animal’s condition and its exact location.
For more information about road safety matters see the City Services website.
This includes:
- mobile distraction
- drink and drug driving
- speeding
- seatbelts
- e-scooters and similar devices
- vehicle safety
- wildlife
- snow season road safety