Traffic Law

VicRoads Cancels ‘DANOUT’ Number Plates for Being ‘Offensive and Inappropriate’

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The Melbourne Man who had cheeky and harmless number plates that mention Victoria’s Premier, Dan Andrews, has had to give them up in order to be able to drive.  Peter Dunlevie received a letter from VicRoads six months ago telling...

High Range Drink Driving in NSW: The Law, Penalties and Defences

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Police say they have charged dozens of with drink driving offences over the weekend during a two-day traffic blitz in Sydney’s south-west. According to police, Operation Fume was established to target traffic offences on the M5 and Hume Highway between...

I Got a Fine for Running a Red Light, But I Stopped. Can I Fight It?

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There’s nothing worse than misjudging the amber traffic light whilst driving, slamming on the brakes to stop as soon as it turns red and noticing the sudden flash of a red light camera. Here’s an outline of the rules regarding...

Can I Drive in New South Wales on an Overseas Driver Licence?

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Visitors from abroad can drive in New South Wales with an overseas licence, but there are special conditions to be aware of, and an overseas licence is only valid for a specific period of time. The general rule across the...

Can I Be Fined for Not Stopping at a Yellow Traffic Light in NSW?

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Many drivers typically think that the yellow traffic light, sometimes known as the ‘amber light’ is a bit of a ‘grey’ area in terms of traffic offences. Some believe it’s ok to go through, others believe that you need to...

Is It Legal to Drive Barefoot in New South Wales?

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When you’re on a particularly long drive and cruising along the highway, it may be tempting to kick of your shoes and put your bare feet to the metal. Or who wants to put shoes on when doing a five-minute...

Road Rage: Prevalence, Causes, Consequences and Potential Criminal Offences

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This article will discuss what causes road rage particularly the psychological and psychiatric aspects followed by contributing factors to this violent and potentially murderous phenomenon.  From there we shall refer to the prevalence of road rage citing predominantly such events...

Reducing Road Deaths: Prevention is Better than a Cure

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Sixteen people lost their lives on our roads over the Easter long weekend with fatal accidents in all states and territories, including four people who died in the early hours of the morning on Good Friday in a two-car accident...

Roundabouts in New South Wales: What are the Rules and Potential Penalties?

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The New South Wales Government has invested heavily in building new roundabouts in recent years.  They were originally touted as being a cost-effective way to manage traffic at intersections - cheaper to maintain than traffic lights and certainly more effective...

Can a Driver Face Penalties for a Passenger’s Use of a Mobile Phone?

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Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most common traffic offences in New South Wales, and indeed across the nation. The rules that apply to the conduct have been tightened in recent years, with the scope of...
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