Law on Obtaining Benefit by Deception in NSW
Call it fake news – or perhaps, fake brews – but we assure you it’s not: This week, a motorist in the UK was arrested after police discovered hundreds of fake McDonald’s stickers to trade for free coffees hoarded in his vehicle. Now, you’re probably wondering, just as we are – if you’re struggling ...continue reading
Law on Impersonating an Emergency Services Organisation Officer in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. As NSW faces some of the most catastrophic bushfires experienced to date and firefighters tirelessly battle to help hundreds of victims who have been displaced, it seems some people have decided to take matters into their own hands – perhaps not the best idea amongst what has been ...continue reading
Law on Making Possessing a Pipe Bomb in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Spending the better part of your spare time at Bunnings has become a favourite pastime for many Aussies. Fair dinkum, the chain of huge, unassuming warehouses that hold a bounty of every conceivable hardware item known to mankind is impressive to say the least. And the fact that ...continue reading
The Law on Using a Television or Visual Display Unit in Vehicles in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. There are plenty of clear-cut road rules that we would like to think most of us, as law-abiding drivers, do our best to follow when we’re out on the road. Rules like sticking to the speed limit, avoiding running red lights, and not using your mobile phone while ...continue reading
Is it Illegal to Drive a Vehicle with an Unsecured or Overhanging Load in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It was a day of frustration and feeling undeniably duped for Sydney man Laurence Tempany, who earlier this year, found himself in trouble with the law simply for having an unsecured parking cone in the back of his ute. In April 2019, the tradie was on his way ...continue reading
The Law on Destroying or Damaging Property Using Fire or Explosives in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It was the awkward moment an attempt to destroy a car with fire in Adelaide’s southern suburbs completely backfired, leaving the offender set alight in flames. It is reported that on 22 October 2019, an apparent arson attack on a Mitsubishi station wagon parked in a driveway at ...continue reading
The Penalties for Possessing Explosives in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It is reported that on 28 August 2019, a young man and woman allegedly lit an explosive device in a southeast Melbourne Park that propelled 150m into a nearby home while two people were inside. The explosion occurred at around 5pm when the device was ignited and burst ...continue reading
The Penalties for Tailgating in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s the driving habit that’s been found to infuriate motorists more than anything else; the infraction that is not only nerve grating, but also wildly unsafe. And now, it turns out that intentionally driving so closely to the vehicle in front of you that you can almost touch ...continue reading
The Law on Police Pursuit in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. In recent times, police pursuits have received significant media attention and become a topic of concern for both law enforcement authorities and the communities they serve. To a large extent, this has developed because police pursuits come with high risks not only for the police officers and fleeing ...continue reading
What the Law Says if You Leave Your Car Unlocked and Windows Down After Parking in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Picture this: It’s Monday morning and you wake up ready for your vital morning coffee to get you through the day, only to realise you’ve run out of milk. The dissatisfaction is real. So, you grab your car keys, jump behind the wheel, and drive down to the ...continue reading