<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/multiple-pedestrians-hit-by-car-in-melbourne/56b9a06c-3aac-407e-b554-2ff0fa4d06c8" rel="" target="_blank" title="fatal car crash in Melbourne"><span>fatal car crash in Melbourne</span></a><span> involving a 91-year-old driver yesterday has sparked fresh conversation about older drivers on Australian roads.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police believe the nonagenarian lost control of a Toyota Yaris before it fatally struck one pedestrian and seriously injured two others, including a toddler.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some states and territories require drivers over a certain age to undergo regular medical assessments and driving tests to maintain their licence, but Victoria is not one of them.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/multiple-pedestrians-hit-by-car-in-melbourne/56b9a06c-3aac-407e-b554-2ff0fa4d06c8" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Driver in fatal crash that hit pedestrian trio won't be interviewed today</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In Queensland, for example, older drivers can be fined $161 for driving without proof that they've undergone the required medical checks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Other states and territories encourage older drivers to assess their own driving abilities as they age.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's everything you need to know about how each state and territory manages older drivers.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/australia-driving-age-rules-elderly-state-by-state-explainer/291b8f1c-ba02-4f6b-871a-62346f843362" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-tariffs-us-threatens-35-per-cent-canada-increase-to-20-per-cent-baseline/909fc795-cb0e-4aa5-a6ce-dbf1bee2618f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada, Australia's could double</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Rules for older drivers by state and territory</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>New South Wales</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 75, all drivers must undergo a yearly medical assessment on their fitness to drive and complete an older driver or rider test if recommended by a doctor.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers who hold a multi-combination (MC) licence must complete an annual older driver or rider test.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is a practical assessment that lasts 15-20 minutes and tests the driver's performance and ability to maintain safe driving behaviours.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 80, all drivers must undergo a yearly medical assessment for fitness to drive and complete an older driver or rider test if recommended by a doctor.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers who hold a heavy vehicle licence (classes LR, MR, HR or HC) or MC licence must complete an annual older driver or rider test every year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 85, all drivers must undergo a yearly medical assessment for fitness to drive.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers who hold a car or rider unrestricted licence must complete an older driver or rider test every two years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers with a heavy vehicle licence or MC licence must complete the test annually.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/older-drivers-and-riders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Transport for NSW website."><span>Transport for NSW website.</span></a></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/02/14/16/27/new-right2drive-data-reveals-the-leading-causes-of-road-crashes-in-australia"><img alt="The Leading Causes of Road Crashes in Australia" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/Qtpmhn_Z7t-MvN9ErnUEKAOroog=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F1c8ba36b-3998-4a1a-8128-069962acc154" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/Qtpmhn_Z7t-MvN9ErnUEKAOroog=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F1c8ba36b-3998-4a1a-8128-069962acc154 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/8wJF9Bu7HCNYRORot_H5cgQgAlM=/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F1c8ba36b-3998-4a1a-8128-069962acc154 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">New data reveals the leading causes of road crashes in Australia</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2025/02/14/16/27/new-right2drive-data-reveals-the-leading-causes-of-road-crashes-in-australia">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Queensland</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 75, all drivers must see a doctor annually to asses their medical fitness to drive, and carry a current medical certificate when driving.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Driving without a medical certificate carries a fine of $161.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers who have a medical condition that affects their driving must also submit their medical certificate to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In some cases, the driver will be issued a conditional driver licence or have their licence suspended or cancelled if the medical condition impacts their ability to drive safely.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information can be found on the </span><a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/healthy-to-drive/age-and-driving/keep-driving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads website."><span>Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads website.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Victoria</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 75, drivers can only renew their licence every three years, rather than every three or ten years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>No other age-based rules apply.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, all drivers with a permanent or long-term illness, disability, medical condition or injury must report it to Transport Victoria's Medical Review team.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The driver may be asked to undergo a medical review, driving test or other assessment and may have conditions placed on their driving or have their licence suspended or cancelled if they are unfit to drive.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-rules-and-safety/age-and-driving-safely" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Transport Victoria website."><span>Transport Victoria website.</span></a></div></div><div class="player__video-container"><img alt="" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/oZ13rh7JtFvLfu21tlbc9251F_8=/750x0/https%3A%2F%2Fvms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2024%2F11%2F646727%2Fpickerimage.jpg"/></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Australian Capital Territory</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 70, drivers with heavy vehicle licences (class MR and above) are required to undergo a medical examination annually.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Those who hold public vehicle licences must undergo a medical assessment annually and pass a driving assessment relevant to the vehicle they drive (eg a taxi or bus).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>All licence holders aged 75 or older must undergo yearly medical assessments from their doctor to prove their fitness to drive.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/licences/medical-conditions-and-fitness-to-drive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Access Canberra website."><span>Access Canberra website.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Tasmania</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Older drivers are encouraged to regularly assess their own fitness to drive.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Any driver with a medical condition or disability that may affect their ability to drive safely may be required to undergo periodic medical assessments and/or driving tests.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They may have conditions applied to their licence based on the outcomes of those tests.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/health_and_driving/driving_as_you_age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Transport Tasmania website."><span>Transport Tasmania website.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Northern Territory</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Older drivers are encouraged to be aware of changes that could affect their driving ability.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>All drivers must undergo a vision test every five years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Any driver may be required to get a medical assessment of fitness to drive if they have a medical condition or disability that may affect their driving ability.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The results of that assessment may lead to the driver having specific conditions added to their licence, or having their licence suspended or cancelled.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://nt.gov.au/driving/licence/driving-and-medical-conditions/get-a-medical-assessment-for-fitness-to-drive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Northern Territory Government website."><span>Northern Territory Government website.</span></a></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2020/07/01/14/07/road-rules-australia-you-might-not-know-confusing-drivers-motorists-safety-news"><img alt="This common sign seen on cars is actually illegal" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/iGvUO5noDSVqC4bmwWckJQe9xzE=/0x84:2119x1276/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F32c3ca2e-93e0-41c3-94da-b950ac72d4ba" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/iGvUO5noDSVqC4bmwWckJQe9xzE=/0x84:2119x1276/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F32c3ca2e-93e0-41c3-94da-b950ac72d4ba 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/R0YE9IxFEc7-oYgh4302e-468Ug=/0x84:2119x1276/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F32c3ca2e-93e0-41c3-94da-b950ac72d4ba 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">Having this sign on your car could land you a $2200 fine</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2020/07/01/14/07/road-rules-australia-you-might-not-know-confusing-drivers-motorists-safety-news">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>South Australia</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 70, drivers who hold a licence for a class of vehicle other than a car (e.g. heavy vehicle, motorbike) must undergo a medical assessment when renewing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 75, drivers hold a class "C" (car) licence and do not have a medical condition will receive an annual compulsory fitness to drive self-assessment in the mail.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 85, drivers who hold a licence for a class of vehicle other than a car will have to complete an annual practical driving test.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Any driver may be required to take a practical driving assessment if their doctor deems it necessary.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More information is available on the </span><a href="https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/roadrules/the-drivers-handbook/fitness-to-drive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="My Licence SA website."><span>My Licence SA website.</span></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Western Australia</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From the age of 80, drivers must undergo an annual medical assessment in order to renew their licence.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A doctor may request an older driver take a practical driving assessment as well.</span></div></div><div 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