I Got a Fine for Running a Red Light, But I Stopped. Can I Fight It?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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...
How Long Will Illicit Drugs Remain Detectable in My System?
If you’ve recently consumed an illicit drug, you may be wondering how long you’ll need to wait before driving, or going to a workplace where you may be tested; or you may just be curious about how long it takes...
Got a Fetish for Upskirt Photos? Work for Service NSW
A female driver made a formal complaint to Service NSW after the government agency sent a compromising photo taken by a mobile phone detection to her home address. The woman received a fine for using a mobile phone while driving...
