Matt Campbell
Can I be fined for driving with L or P plates if I hold a full licence?
Believe it or not, in some jurisdictions across the country, it is an offence to display L or P plates if you’re not an L or P plate driver.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What are the speed limits for L platers?
It might seem like a counterintuitive measure, but when learner drivers are learning how to drive, they are not allowed to learn how to drive at the speed limit of major highways and freeways.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Where can I put my L plates or P plates?
If you do not exhibit your L or P plates correctly you could face a fine and demerit points, and the latter are even more precious when you’re a learner or provisional driver.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to take my seatbelt off to take off a jacket or jumper?
Sometimes you just need to unclip your belt like, when you’re wearing a jumper. So is it illegal to undo your seatbelt while you’re driving?
3 Years Ago
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.
3 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.
3 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?
3 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.
3 Years Ago
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?
3 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.
3 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
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 Years Ago