The Foreign Office has issued the warning to brits heading overseas
UK travellers have been warned by the Foreign Office to plan ahead before they leave with a number of transport risk warnings issued. Under their safety and security section on the Australia travel advice page, the gov.uk officials say if you are travelling abroad, you need to remember that Australia is known for "having larger distances between towns and amenities".
If you are driving across multiple areas, you also need to be aware that driving laws and regulations differ in each state and territory. And of course just like in the UK, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and you need to wear a seat belt. If not, the penalties can be severe.However if you intend to stay in Australia and you hold a permanent visa, you can drive using your UK licence for a maximum of three months.
As previously mentioned, depending on where you are driving through, laws can differ. But in addition to this, there can also be health hazards which can put you at risk. The Foreign Office notes that if you are, for example, driving in the outback, you need to prepare before you drive due to areas "which can present unexpected hazards."
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