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
The Penalties for Not Using Your Fog Lights Correctly in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Fog lights do exactly as they are described – they are designed to be used in foggy conditions that may limit a driver’s vision. However, they still seem to cause confusion with some drivers. For a large part, this is because car lights have today come on in ...continue reading
What is the Law on Impersonating an Emergency Services Vehicle in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Last week we brought you a guide on what you should do when you hear or see an emergency vehicle siren in NSW. Indeed, it is seemingly obvious how to respond. Nevertheless, many motorists, despite journeying on roads every day, simply don’t know the correct way to respond ...continue reading
The Law on What You Should Do When You Hear or See an Emergency Vehicle Siren in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. There are some rules of the road that are so agonisingly obvious that it’s hard to believe they actually need explaining. Rules, for example, like stopping your vehicle at a stop sign to check for oncoming traffic so as to avoid a collision. The same goes for crossing ...continue reading
Special Range Drink Driving Penalties Guide in NSW
We all know not to drink and drive. It can result in catastrophic consequences on innocent road user. Just over the weekend, NSW police have charged 260 people for drink driving in a citywide operation. NSW Police have said, a further 119 traffic charges were issued, in addition to over 1900 traffic infringements. Police, ...continue reading
Are You Allowed to Impersonate a Police Officer in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Do you remember what occupation you dreamed of having when you were a kid? For some of us, it was one that would be exciting and adventurous, like a superhero, or maybe even a wizard. That is, of course, until it dawned upon us that those jobs don’t ...continue reading
Are You Allowed to Travel in or on the Boot of a Motor Vehicle in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Bad drivers: They are indeed among us. But then there are the outright stupid. The drivers so utterly senseless that they actually think the things they are doing on the road are entirely acceptable. Take for example, this 29-year-old driver who was caught travelling along the NSW South ...continue reading
What is the Law on Wearing a Helmet for Motorcycle Riders in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Most of us know that sinking, stomach-clenching feeling of realising you’re about to be booked for a traffic fine. But imagine if you got fined twice for the exact same offence. Within 30 minutes. It’s safe to say there’d be a lot cursing and indeed a lot of ...continue reading
What are the Penalties for Not Wearing a Seatbelt in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. A pair acting as improvised delivery drivers in Queensland who attempted to transport a television in the back of their car, in hindsight, probably wished they simply paid for a professional after copping a combined $782 fine. The duo was travelling in Laidley, west of Brisbane, on 16 ...continue reading