Driving and Mobile Phones. Knowing the Rules.
The Kiwis have been all over Facebook recently, with a television advertising campaign called ‘Hello’ encouraging New Zealanders to go ‘phone free’ while driving. The ad uses understated humour to get the message across, and many of us have had...
New Fines for Cyclists: Fair or Excessive?
With the fine for not wearing one now well over $300, you’d think bike helmets would have quickly become the latest fashion accessory. New fines that came into force about 6 weeks ago have made cycling in New South Wales...
NZ Man Dies Inside Australian Immigration Detention Centre
The recent death of a New Zealand man inside Villawood Detention Centre has raised further concerns about Australia’s treatment of those held inside the privately run facility. Rob Peihopa, 42, was found unconscious by staff at Villawood Detention Centre in...
Drivers Getting the Message about Drink Driving
NSW police have praised drivers for the marked improvement in road safety behaviour over the recent Easter holiday season. Despite the strong police presence, the number of people detected for drink driving was significantly lower than last year. NSW police...
NSW Police Pursuit Policy Leads to More Deaths
Community and legal groups have renewed their push for a change to NSW’s police pursuit policy, following the tragic death of three women in Sydney’s West last month. The trio were killed instantly when the car they were travelling in struck a...
The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Early
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a daunting and confronting experience - so it’s natural to try and put things to the back of your mind until you feel ready to deal with them. As criminal lawyers, we...
Got a Parking Fine: Your Robot Lawyer Can Help!
Coming back to your car to find a parking ticket tucked under the windscreen is frustrating, but thanks to a 19-year-old university student from the UK, appealing parking fines may soon be a whole lot easier - and cheaper. Joshua...
The Law on Refusing a Breath Test or Analysis in NSW
Many jurisdictions, including NSW, have laws which make it a crime for drivers to refuse a breath test by police. The state of Kansas in the USA had similar laws in place - until recently. Last month, the Supreme Court...
Police Officer Admits Issuing Fake Fines
For years, concerns have been raised about police officers having to meet arrest quotas – with officers in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland being accused of the practice. In 2011, an email leaked from Adelaide’s Holden Hill Police Station...
Government Ignores Angry Cyclists
The New South Wales cycling community delivered over 10,000 signatures opposing new laws affecting cyclists to NSW Parliament House this week, but the government says it won’t budge. Labor’s roads spokeswoman Jodi McKay came down and accepted the petition from...
