Flashing headlights in Australia can serve different purposes, such as warning of police presence or indicating lights are off.
In New South Wales, flashing lights to warn others is not specifically illegal, but high-beam usage can result in fines if it dazzles another driver.
The Northern Territory encourages flashing headlights when interacting with Road Trains, as a signal to safely move back in once overtaken.
Different rules apply in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia regarding high-beam usage and flashing headlights.