13/08/2026
Seems clear
It’s the law: You must let people pass you if you’re travelling slowly and holding people up.
There's no minimum speed on our roads, but you need to be considerate of people travelling behind you. This applies no matter what type of road you’re on.
This is especially important in winter as visibility is reduced in bad weather. We should all be decreasing our speed and increasing our following distances in bad weather. If you’re travelling significantly more slowly than people around you, and you see people waiting behind you, pull over to let them pass.
Regardless of if people in front of you are travelling slowly, it’s never acceptable to tailgate. Tailgating is illegal.
Driving safely at all times is the golden rule. It's your responsibility. That’s not only following distances – that’s passing too. To safely pass someone you need at least 100 metres of clear road the entire time you’re passing – not just before you start passing. You can see the law on that here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GZmZjggCF/
Adjust your speed to suit the winter conditions: Slow down, and stay safe by keeping left.
When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19b8HwtYYR/
