Departmental media releases

From 1 December, all drivers of ultra high powered vehicles must hold a U class licence to drive on South Australian roads.

The State Government will introduce significant changes to South Australia’s heavy vehicle licencing system following a community-driven petition calling for stricter licensing requirements for drivers.

A notorious intersection in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will be fixed, thanks to a partnership between the Australian and South Australian governments.

A win for the state’s grain export industry today with the State Government officially opening the landmark Port of Narungga, a new port with the capacity to process up to half a million tonnes of grain annually.

Free bus services and dedicated volunteers will be on hand to help thousands of school leavers celebrate this weekend’s Schoolies Festival safely and responsibly.

Novice drivers will soon earn up to 10 bonus hours towards their required training if they train with a registered Motor Driving Instructor, improving the skills and knowledge of future drivers by adding the incentive of gaining professional tuition from the driver training industry.

Legislation that will allow for e-scooters to be used on public roads and paths in South Australia has passed state parliament.

An exclusive line of commemorative VAILO Adelaide 500 number plates have hit the auction block in celebration of the iconic race’s 25^th anniversary.

Adelaide Metro is in pole position to drive motorsport fans to the VAILO Adelaide 500 as the event’s 25^th running revs up from 14 to 17 November.

A landmark new holistic transport strategy is being developed that will guide policy outcomes for the future, driven by significant changes including population growth and increased vehicle congestion - while prioritising road safety and maximising public transport use.