Australia’s 2025 Traffic Law Overhaul: Tougher Fines, Senior Checks, and Rules Starting October 1
Buckle up, Aussie drivers—major traffic law reforms kick in on October 1, 2025, aiming to slash road deaths amid a 2.9% spike in fatalities from 2024. From stiffer penalties for drink-driving to mandatory health checks for seniors and phone bans, these changes prioritize safety across all states. With 119 road deaths in July 2025 alone … Read more