The misleading social media posts suggested older drivers would soon be banned from operating vehicles between 10pm and 5am, which caused a noticeable spike in calls to RAA’s Road Rules Department from concerned members.
RAA Senior Road Safety Manager Charles Mountain was quick to address this and said legitimate changes to road rules are always communicated directly by the State Government and published on the official mylicence website.
“It’s understandable that these stories raise alarm, particularly as they are not based on proposed changes to the regulations affecting older drivers,” says Charles Mountain.
“The misinformation serves as a reminder for drivers, particularly older motorists, to verify road rule changes through trusted sources.”
“These programs are a great way to stay informed and safe, and they remind us all not to take every post online at face value,” Mr Mountain said. “Even long-term drivers can benefit from keeping their knowledge up to date and RAA encourages everyone to check official channels rather than relying on viral posts or AI-generated content.”
The organisation is encouraging South Australians to report suspicious or misleading articles and to seek advice directly if unsure.