South Australia’s new yellow light road safety law starts

May 20, 2025

From the 19th of May 2025, new road rules requiring motorists in South Australia to slow down to 25km/h when passing stationary vehicles with flashing amber lights are now in effect. This change aims to enhance safety measures for roadside service and recovery workers across the state.
The legislation broadens the scope of the prior law, which mandated a 25km/h limit when passing emergency vehicles, to now include RAA patrols, tow trucks, school buses and other vehicles using amber warning lights.
The repercussions for failing to adhere to the new speed restriction are substantial. Penalties start at $202 and two demerit points for exceeding the limit by less than 10km/h, escalating to $1,684 dollars and seven demerit points for breaches exceeding 30km/h. This regulation pertains to all lanes on multi-lane roads, although drivers on the opposite side of a divided road are exempt
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