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Is it legal to put Christmas lights on your car?

If you're looking to attach Christmas lights to your car to spread the holiday spirit, you may potentially face thousands of dollars in fines.

Is it legal to park at an electric car charger without charging?

Jade Credentino

Is it legal to park at an electric car charger without charging?

Park your vehicle in an electric vehicle charging bay without charging it and you could cop a fine of up to $3200, depending on where you are in Australia.

2 Years Ago

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These are the states with double demerit points this long weekend

Paul Maric

These are the states with double demerit points this long weekend

Wondering how you can cop 14 demerit points during this long weekend period? Read on.

2 Years Ago

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Is it legal to always drive in the right-hand lane?

Matt Campbell

Is it legal to always drive in the right-hand lane?

If you’ve driven on a road in Australia, you’ll know that one of the most disobeyed rules of the road is the classic “keep left unless overtaking”.

2 Years Ago

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Is it illegal to drive with my dog in my lap?

Matt Campbell

Is it illegal to drive with my dog in my lap?

A question you've all been wondering - can you drive with man's best friend on your lap?

2 Years Ago

11 Comments

Is it legal to live in your car in Australia?

Matt Campbell

Is it legal to live in your car in Australia?

Is it legal to live in your car in Australia? Here are all the details.

2 Years Ago

31 Comments

Is it illegal to drive in thongs/flip-flops?

Matt Campbell

Is it illegal to drive in thongs/flip-flops?

There’s a common misconception in Australia that it is illegal to drive while you’re wearing thongs, or flip-flops as some people call them.

2 Years Ago

36 Comments

Matt Campbell

Is it illegal to drive and smoke?

While it is legal to smoke in the car, there are circumstances where you will be fined for doing so.

2 Years Ago

69 Comments

Is it illegal to drive under the speed limit?

Matt Campbell

Is it illegal to drive under the speed limit?

Slow and steady might win the proverbial race, but if you’re driving too slowly in some Australian jurisdictions, you might win yourself a day in court.

2 Years Ago

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