
Published: Monday 3 March 2025
The information provided in this guide has been developed by the OTA National Driving Taskforce to help occupational therapy driver assessors (OTDAs) navigate the legislation, regulations, and guidelines relevant to driving assessment and rehabilitation in their jurisdictions. It is solely for the use of Occupational Therapy Australia and its members.
Please note that all OTDAs are expected to comply with the Australian Competency Standards for Driving Assessors even if they are not a stated requirement of the state or jurisdiction.
The information provided in this guide is current at the date of first publication and is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information, no guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission, nor is this publication exhaustive of the subject matter. Members are advised to refer to Austroads and the transport authority in their jurisdiction for the most up to date information and guidelines.
Austroads: https://austroads.com.au/ ACT – Access Canberra: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/ NSW – Transport for NSW: https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/ QLD – Department of Transport and Main Roads: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ SA – Department of Infrastructure and Transport: http://www.sa.gov.au/ VIC – VicRoads: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/health-and-driving or Department of Transport and Planning Medical Review: https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/assessing-fitness-to-drive NT – Motor Vehicle Registry: https://mvr.nt.gov.au/ or http://www.nt.gov.au/ WA – Driver Services: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/
OTA and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in this guide for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise) cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in this guide and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act omission or misrepresentation in the guide.
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