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
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
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
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
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
The Penalties for Roadside Window Washing and Roadside Services
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Ahh, another day; another obscure road rule leaving sincere Australians out of pocket. If you thought you had the road rules all sorted, then try this for perhaps Australia’s most dubious law. Earlier this year, a Perth driver was slapped with a mind-boggling fine by police after paying ...continue reading
What are the Penalties for Drag Racing or Doing Burnouts in NSW?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Burnouts. They’re a great pastime for bored buffoons who have cars with a little bit of power, wishing to create a menace on the roads. They’re also a great way to threaten public safety and disturb the peace – you know, slam the gas, let the wheels break ...continue reading