It is important to be vigilant when travelling around Melbourne. Here are some things to remember.
Travelling by car
- If you are under 18, you are not permitted to hold a full Victorian driver’s licence or to drive a car
- If you are over 18 and would like to drive in Australia, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au for details
- Watch out for trams, pedestrians and other road users
- Drivers must never use a mobile phone when driving
- Every passenger must wear their seat belt
- The driver must follow the road rules and speed limit.
For more information about driving in Victoria, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences
If you are riding a bicycle
- Always wear a helmet
- Your bicycle must have lights and a bell
- Stay in the bike lanes.
If you are taking public transport
Travelling on public transport around Melbourne is convenient and easy to do.
- Purchase the full-fare myki card*
- Always have credit on your myki card to avoid a fine
- Always tap on at the start of your trip and tap off at the end for buses and trains. You do not need to tap off on a tram.
- Trams are free in the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD)
* If you are under 18, you may be eligible for a children’s card, valid until you turn 19. For more information, please visit.
Ticket inspectors (or Authorised officers) are responsible for making sure you have a valid myki card and are following the public transport laws and regulations. They usually wear a uniform but can also be in casual clothes (they must carry Metro identification).
They can:
- Ask to see your myki card
- Ask you for your name, address and proof of identity
- Fine you if you don’t have a valid myki or are breaking the public transport laws.
Protective Services Officers (PSO) are stationed at every metropolitan train station in Melbourne overnight (6pm – late). They are there to ensure your safety. They are always in a uniform similar to Victoria Police.
PSOs are responsible for Patrolling the train platform, car parks and surrounds, responding to anti-social behaviour, property damage, alcohol and transport related offences, as they arise.
* Authorised officers are different to Protective Services Officers.
