New road rules come into effect today in Victoria that clarify the use of portable devices when driving a vehicle or riding another form of transport such as a motorbike, bicycle, e-scooter or even rollerblades.
These new road rules aim to keep road users safe, reflect the significant increase in technologies capable of distracting a driver, and bring Victoria into line with the road rules in other states.
The principles underpinning the rules remain the same: don’t touch your unmounted or wearable device while you’re driving or riding.
Learner, P1 and P2 drivers are subject to much stricter rules and should visit the RACV website f
/Public Release.