Matt Campbell
How long do demerit points last in each state in Australia?
How long do you have to wait to get the points back on your licence? Depends where you are and even what you have done to get the points.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
How much could I be fined for tailgating?
Not only is tailgating dangerous because it limits your stopping potential and increases the risk of an accident, it’s also an illegal with big penalties to pay.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to speed up when being overtaken?
It's very annoying, but is it illegal to speed up when someone tries to go past you?
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Can I throw apple cores and banana peels out of the car window?
Laws across Australia are strict when it comes to littering, with the charge being lead in most jurisdictions by environmental authorities.
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Matt Campbell
Can you be booked for running a yellow light?
Did you know that in most situations, the penalties are almost identical between running a yellow light and being caught for running a red?
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
How far can I drive if the police are trying to pull me over?
Stopping where it's safe is always the key priority, but delaying it too long may also get you in trouble.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to flash your lights in Australia?
Warning other motorists of a police speed trap ahead may get you in trouble depending on where you live in Australia
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to beep your horn in Australia?
Beeping your horn inappropriately can see you fined in almost every state and territory in Australia, ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What age group causes the most car accidents?
While there are a lot of instances where no driver believes they are at fault, the data shows that it's not necessarily the learner drivers or P-Platers mostly at fault.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to hang things from the rearview mirror in Australia?
Those fuzzy dice could get you in trouble if they obscure your view – so make sure you can see out the front of your car.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to not be able to see out your car’s back window in Australia?
Being able to see out of the front of your vehicle are strict. But the rear windshield? Seemingly not as big of a deal.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Are fluffy dice illegal in Australia?
Fluffy dice, or fuzzy dice. We’ve all seen them hanging from car rearview mirrors, but if you were to have a set of these ornamental six-spots in your car, you could be in line for a fine.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to have a dog in the back of my ute?
If you do the wrong thing and are caught for it, it’s more than just a slap on the wrist with fines in excess of $8000!
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to use my phone to pay in the drive-thru or for parking?
You may have wondered when you’ve pulled up to pay for your late night fast food run, “am I allowed to pay using my phone?” It's complicated...
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to leave my keys in the car?
You may not realise it, but those that leave their keys in the car are breaking a particular law by doing so.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to have a knife or weapon in your car?
If you were to be pulled over by a police officer and you happened to have a knife with you, that would – in theory – be fine, so long as you are carrying that ‘weapon’ for a lawful purpose.
2 Years Ago