Road rules in NT

The Northern Territory (NT) road rules are officially known as the Traffic Regulations 1999.

The regulations include:

• the Australian Road Rules 1999 that have been adapted by the NT Government
• and traffic infringements and penalties that apply in the NT.

Some basic road rules will always apply. You must always:

• drive on the left hand side of the road
• wear a seatbelt
• give way to the right at unsigned cross intersections
• abide by traffic signs, lights and road markings
• obey the speed limit
• bring all wheels of your vehicle to a complete halt at a stop sign
• refrain from making a U-turn at a set of traffic lights, unless a sign states you can.