Land Transport Safety
Promotes the safe and efficient movement of all traffic including pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and rail traffic within the Tasmanian land transport system.
This Division also undertakes the Department's statutory responsibilities for maintaining a safe and efficient transport system. These responsibilities include the administration and registration of vehicles, appropriate standards and licensing of drivers and motorcycle riders, traffic regulations, heavy vehicle loading requirements and public vehicle safety standards.
Land Transport Safety Policy Branch
Develops and supports strategic road safety and road transport policy initiatives and provides policy advice.
Rail Safety Unit
Administers, audits and reviews the accreditation regime for rail owners and operators, and monitors, investigates and enforces compliance, within the co-regulatory framework.
Registration and Licensing
Develops business policies and procedures, provides information and delivers services relating to the registration of vehicles and licensing of drivers.
Road Safety Operations
Develops road safety awareness through the establishment of partnerships with community organisations, including the development and delivery of road safety education programs.
Vehicle Operations
Develops, applies, encourages and enforces compliance with regulations for vehicle roadworthiness; standards; dimensions and mass limits; loading and operation; and transport operator accreditation.
