Why contact RSAC?
The Road Safety Advisory Council (RSAC) is responsible for informing the Tasmanian Government about road safety policy, community, school-based and public education programs, expenditure of the road safety levy, and oversees road safety education campaigns.
The main function of RSAC is to provide leadership in developing the Government’s road safety policy agenda and strategic alignment through recommendations on strategies and action plans and evaluation of strategy implementation, and oversight and critical assessment of proposed road safety initiatives and campaigns. RSAC makes recommendations to the Tasmanian Government but does not deliver road safety initiatives directly and is not involved in operational matters.
Contact the Road Safety Advisory Council for
- Information about road safety awareness campaigns and topics
- Questions about the Road Safety Advisory Council
- Community or media requests for the Road Safety Advisory Council chair
If your enquiry relates to another topic – there are FAQs below that may help to direct your enquiry.
Have a question about road rules?
General information about road rules can be provided, however interpretations or clarifications cannot be made by Road Safety Advisory Council staff. All responses are intended for general information only. It is not professional legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. We recommend seeking independent legal advice.
The Tasmanian Road Rules handbook sets out the most common Tasmanian road rules and can be viewed here:
Road Rules – Road Rules Handbook
We also have helpful brochures for information on ‘Misunderstood Road Rules’.
Have a question about speed limits in Tasmania?
Speed limits are set by the Commissioner for Transport and are determined in accordance with Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines.
Speed limits are set to reflect varying road environments, vehicle types and community needs such as safety and convenience.
In Tasmania, the default speed limits are 50km/h for urban roads and 80km/h for rural gravel road or 100km/h for rural sealed roads.
The Department of State Growth monitors the road network and reviews speed limits when necessary.
Any changes to Tasmanian speed limits are listed here, along with the reasons for the decisions.
The public is also able to request a review of a speed limit on a State road at any time by emailing info@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
Road Safety Cameras
For more information about the Automated Traffic Enforcement program in Tasmania, including:
- Why we have a speed camera program
- Mobile phone and seatbelt detection
- Automated registration detection
- How mobile speed cameras work
- Camera maintenance and deployment
Please visit https://www.speedcameras.tas.gov.au/
speedcameras@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
If you have received an infringement from a road safety camera and wish to review your offence evidence, please access the Road User Portal https://portal.speedcameras.tas.gov.au/
Have a question about vehicle design, modifications, or Australian Design Rules?
For information about the different types of vehicles allowed on Tasmanian roads, which roads are accessible to heavy vehicles, and what’s required to ensure your vehicles remain roadworthy, please visit https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/vehicles_and_vehicle_inspections
The Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicles Standards) Regulations 2024 for Tasmania are available here https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sr-2024-015
If you modify a vehicle in a way that changes its performance or makes it non-compliant with Australian Design Rules, you may need to have your vehicle inspected.
You can get information about modifying a light vehicle online, by calling Vehicle Standards on (03) 6166 3263 or by emailing vehicle.standards@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
You can get information about modifying a heavy vehicle online or by emailing info@nhvr.gov.au
Have a question about Registration or Licensing?
Registration contacts
Phone 1300 135 513 or international +61 3 6169 9017
For enquiries relating to vehicle registration contact TES@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Licensing contacts
Phone 1300 135 513 or international +61 3 6169 9017
For enquiries relating to driver licensing contact dlu@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Enquiries for the Department of State Growth
For general enquiries to the Department of State Growth, please contact info@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
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