A Guide on the Law on Car Theft Charges in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Uh… well… this is awkward. It is reported that last month, a man who turned up to court in Adelaide facing car theft charges was arrested again after allegedly driving there in another stolen vehicle. *Cue face palm* Indeed, on 30 July 2019, a 34-year-old man from Whyalla ...continue reading
Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?
It is reported that a man with a large knife in Sydney CBD has allegedly attempted to stab people on Tuesday. Causing the Sydney CBD to go into lockdown, the incident unfolded close to the corner of Clarence and King Street when a man who was reportedly armed with a machete went on a ...continue reading
The Penalties for Not Having Your Driver Licence on You While Driving in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. The next time you duck out for a quick mercy dash to the shops, you may want to think twice about grabbing just your car keys and some cash before stepping into your vehicle. It turns out that if you get pulled over by the police and you ...continue reading
What’s the Law and Penalties for Having a TV or Visual Display Unit in your Vehicle in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. As the ICC Cricket World Cup kicked off last month in merry old England, many of us wondered, if you can’t afford a plane ticket and time off work, how do you possibly catch every match? Of course, the internet came to the rescue, and for Australian fans ...continue reading
The Law on Using Wheeled Recreational Devices and Toys on NSW Roads
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. So, you think your commute to work is bad, right? Well, imagine being stuck behind a bored buffoon who decides to ride his electric scooter in peak hour traffic, simply because he craves an adrenalin rush or maybe just a bit of attention. It’s the case that has ...continue reading
What Does the Law say about Joyriding or Taking a Conveyance without Consent in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. “Joyriding” is the term used to describe the act of taking a vehicle and driving it around recreationally without the owner’s consent. Joyriders are usually young – commonly teens and young adults – and are likely to be driving without a licence or insurance. They also usually have ...continue reading
What is Low-Range Drink Driving in NSW?
It is reported that a Victorian policewoman has been caught allegedly drink driving in Melbourne. On Saturday 20 July, at about midnight, a leading senior constable of the specialist crime command unit was stopped for the purposes of an RBT. Police conducted an RBT on the woman in Frankston situated about 55km south-east of ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Child Restraints in Vehicles in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. For this reason, the correct use of car seats is essential to keep children safe and secure when travelling in a vehicle. With so many different seats on the market, and an array of precise ...continue reading
What the Law Says about Obstructing Traffic in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. There are many global issues plaguing the world at present, and in the face of these, one way in which people endeavour to alter the development of human progress is through protesting. Indeed, protests are fundamental for human rights and a democratic society in that they allow people ...continue reading
The Fine you Could Face for Riding a Bicycle Without a Bell
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. The number of cyclists in Australia is increasing, and alongside this, in recent years, steps have been taken and laws reformed around the country to make major cities more bicycle-friendly. Indeed, whether it’s a casual ride to and from work, or a relaxed Sunday cycle to the beach, ...continue reading