Driving in Queensland

Queensland is a great place to live and a great place to visit. The information below is provided to help both locals and visitors to be safe, get to their destinations on time, and make the most of travelling through Queensland by road.

Items of interest to Queensland motorists

• Transport and Main Roads' Guide to Queensland Roads shows types of road surfaces, distances, travelling time and rest areas on principal roads through Queensland.

• The Queensland Road Rules are developed for your safety. Make sure you know and follow the road rules at all times.

• Find your nearest Visitor Information Centre. Visitor Information Centre staff can give advice on where to stay and what to do, and can help book accommodation and activities.

• Plan your Queensland adventure based on the State Touring Routes. (PDF, 265KB)

• RACQ's 150 Must Dos in Queensland will help you explore Queensland's scenery and history and find exciting things to do in our great state.

• The State Highways and Motorways Report (PDF, 150KB) shows closures and restrictions on Queensland roads. This report is updated hourly with information as published on the QLDTraffic home page.

Handy hints for when you are driving in different conditions:

• Driving tips for all road conditions.

• During wet season, roads can be affected by flooding and wet weather. For your safety, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road safety during wet weather.

• Transport and Main Roads' Green light to go page makes sure you are equipped with safety information so that you can be prepared for wild weather.

Other useful information:

• It's always worth learning about Local Governments in Queensland, and information about events (both planned and unplanned) on their roads.

• Learn about toll roads - where they are, how to use them and everything else you need to know.