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Cover of Driver Licensing Directions Statement
Driver Licensing Directions Statement
  • Publication no: AP-G107-24
  • ISBN: 978-1-922994-22-6
  • Published: 17 January 2024

This document provides an overarching statement of the aspirational intent for driver licensing in Australia. Five key principles which guide the development of licensing policy are identified. The key elements underpinning each of the principles are outlined, and emerging and current challenges discussed. References are provided to related Austroads publications.

Download a graphic summary of the principles.

Watch a webinar below to learn more about the statement. The webinar outlines the five principles and describe some of the work currently underway in support of these principles.

  • Summary
  • 1. Introduction
    • 1.1 Purpose
    • 1.2 Approach to National Licensing Policy
    • 1.3 Licensing as Part of a Safe System
    • 1.4 Overarching Aspirational Approach to Driver Licensing Policy and Practice in Australia
    • 1.5 Guiding Driver Licensing Principles
  • 2. Principles
    • 2.1 Principle 1: Safety
      • 2.1.1 Key Elements
      • 2.1.2 Current Challenges
      • 2.1.3 Emerging Challenge – Automated Vehicles
      • 2.1.4 National Initiatives Currently Underway
    • 2.2 Principle 2: Consistency
      • 2.2.1 Licence Rules
      • 2.2.2 Current Challenges
      • 2.2.3 Licence Sanctions12F
      • 2.2.4 Current Challenges
    • 2.3 Principle 3: Efficiency
      • 2.3.1 Key Elements
      • 2.3.2 Current Challenges
      • 2.3.3 National Initiatives Currently Underway
    • 2.4 Principle 4: Accuracy
      • 2.4.1 Key Elements
      • 2.4.2 Current Challenges
      • 2.4.3 National Initiatives Currently Underway
    • 2.5 Principle 5: Protection
      • 2.5.1 Novice Drivers/Riders
      • 2.5.2 Current Challenges
      • 2.5.3 Indigenous Persons16F
      • 2.5.4 Current Challenges
      • 2.5.5 Older Drivers and Medical Fitness to Drive
      • 2.5.6 Current Challenges
      • 2.5.7 National Initiatives Currently Underway
      • 2.5.8 Overseas Licence Holders
      • 2.5.9 Current Challenges
      • 2.5.10 National Initiatives Under Consideration
      • 2.5.11 Minimising Unlicensed Road Use19F
  • References
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