The Legal Consequences of Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death in NSW
It is reported that 65-year-old Timothy Scollary drove his car too far to the left of the road right before fatally colliding into and knocking a cyclist off his bicycle. Police are of the view that Scollary was travelling at about 76 and 87km/h in a 100km/h speed zone in the moments he lost ...continue reading
New Laws in ACT Legalise Cannabis Possession and Cultivation
31 January 2020 is the date that the ACT legalises the cultivation of cannabis and possession of cannabis. This doesn’t come without its restrictions though… This means, that the ACT has now passed a bill which effectively allows anyone who is at least 18-years-of-age to grow up to two cannabis plants and possess up ...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 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
When Can a Police Officer Legally Search or Strip Search you in NSW?
They say that it is better out than in, but this may not be applicable in the same sense when being strip searched by a police officer… It is reported that 28-year old Stuart Cook from Scotland purposely farted 3 times on a police officer who was conducting a strip search on him at ...continue reading
The Law on Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. It’s official – silly season is around the corner! And you know what that means. Amongst the shopping, baking, entertaining, cleaning and other crazy array of demands, there’s also a hell of a lot of parties to attend. And for many of us, that means a hell of ...continue reading
The Law Around Driving in Bus Lanes in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Bus lanes are scattered right across Australia’s roads, and while it’s pretty tempting to hop into one and drive on your merry way past hundreds of people sitting in traffic, getting into one at the wrong time can leave you out of pocket by hundreds of dollars. In ...continue reading