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What to do if you're being tailgated

Have a tailgater behind you? Here is what you need to do and no, staying in the right (fast) lane to teach them a lesson isn't one of them.

Is it legal to change lanes in a roundabout?

Rules governing roundabouts are some of the most confusing in Australia, including legality on lane changes.

1 month ago

Is it legal to wear an open-face helmet in Australia?

If you’ve ever seen anyone on a big beefy Harley Davidson with an open-face helmet and wondered, “how is that legal?”, you’re not alone.

1 month ago

Is it illegal to have a child seat fitted in the front seat?

Are kids allowed in the front seats? Australian rules are very dependent on the type of car and seat availability.

1 month ago

Is it illegal to stop driving because of heavy rain?

Are you allowed to stop driving when the rain gets too heavy or it starts to hail?

1 month ago

Is it illegal to drive in floodwaters or flooded roads?

The law around driving into flooded roads or floodwater may surprise you, despite the nationwide problem we face in Australia.

2 months ago

Is it legal to drive with my boot open?

Driving with your boot open is technically not illegal, but there are many factors you need to be aware of before you do.

2 months ago

Is it illegal to park on a footpath?

If you happen to park on a footpath, you could be fined hundreds of dollars with some states even enforcing a demerit point penalty.

2 months ago

Is it legal to ride a mobility scooter on the road?

More than 1000 people are admitted to hospital due to accidents involving mobility scooters in Australia per annum, what can we do better?

2 months ago

Is it illegal to brake-check someone who is tailgating you?

Brake-checking someone who is tailgating you? It could land you a big fine and possible jail time.

2 months ago

Is it illegal to unplug an EV that is charging?

There are no specific rules to police this, but unplugging someone else's car may cause you some issues depending on who you ask.

2 months ago

Is it legal to drive over a roundabout?

It may seem like a good idea and be a little bit of fun, but driving over a roundabout is not legal unless certain criteria is met.

3 months ago

Is it legal to change the colour of my car?

Is your wrap more than one colour? Is it reflective? Does it change in the sun? There are rules you should be aware of.

3 months ago