Several Australian states are preparing to implement significant road rule changes in 2025:

• New South Wales: Provisional drivers over 25 may be permitted to use mobile phones for navigation. Exemptions for helmet requirements for Sikhs wearing turbans on bicycles and scooters are also under consideration.
• Victoria: Proposed changes include lowering the probationary license age from 18 to 17 and introducing driver safety courses in high schools.
• Western Australia: Plans to simplify off-road vehicle registrations and increase penalties for certain offenses are underway.

These changes aim to enhance road safety and address cultural consideration .READ MORE