Summer means road trips, parties, barbecues, and of course, festival season. It also means more people on the road, getting to their summer destinations. With plenty of people on the road, it’s important to look after yourself and your mates so everyone can get there and back safely.
If you and your mates plan on drinking or taking drugs, plan not to drive — use public transport, call for a ride, or stay with a mate.
There are legal limits for blood-alcohol levels when driving depending on your age, but the safest option is to drive sober. Whether you feel it or not, alcohol may continue to affect you the next day.
If you’re unsure whether you’re still affected by alcohol or drugs, rest up before driving, share the driving with someone else, or arrange another way home. It’s always better to wait than risk hurting yourself or others.
Limits for blood-alcohol levels
Before you get behind the wheel, make sure you’re well rested so you’re alert. If you’re on a long roadie include rest beaks every couple of hours and share the driving.
Seatbelts save lives. They support you in a crash or when a vehicle stops suddenly. Make sure everyone buckles up before you start your journey.
Driving requires your full attention, it’s not the time to use your phone. If you’re on a roadie with your mates, put someone in charge of music and directions so you don’t need to reach for your phone.
Travel at a safe speed whenever you drive. This means following the speed limit and adjusting your speed to the road, traffic or weather conditions. In summer, there are more roadworks meaning more traffic as well as temporary speed limits.
Before you set off, make sure you know where you’re going. Check our journey planner for up-to-date travel information and journey times.
Journey Planner(external link)
You can also keep up to date on state highway conditions by following our Facebook pages.
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For local road information, you can check out the local council’s websites or Facebook pages. Make sure you check this before you drive or have a passenger in charge of directions check for you.
This summer roadworkers are out across the country making improvements. Expect delays and allow extra time before you travel. Road workers are out in all weather and do their best to keep everyone moving. Be tolerant and respectful of all crew members and follow any instructions on site. They’re helping to keep you safe.
