Matt Campbell
Is it legal for L platers to use cruise control?
There’s an old wives tale in parts of Australia that it is illegal to use cruise control if you’re an L plater.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What is the law when passing a cyclist / bike rider?
The laws around what is known as “passing distance” seem logical in most cases, but are sometimes impossible to adhere to.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What vehicles can park in a loading zone?
Can you park a wagon, hatchback or SUV in a Loading Zone? If you’re carrying goods, it is conceivable that you could but there are rules around it
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What is the legal limit for drink driving?
You’ve probably seen ‘0.05’ as the measurement that gets you in trouble if you decide to drink then drive. But what does that mean? And is that the legal limit for all licence holders?
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Which states suspend your licence for speeding, on the spot?
Gone way over the speed limit? Your license is likely going to get suspended or already has depending on where you live.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for children to ride in a taxi without a child seat?
It might go against every fibre of your being, but in some parts of Australia it is legal for you to secure your 12-month-old child in just a seatbelt while they’re riding in a taxi.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Do I have to always give way to buses in Australia?
Bus drivers do not have right of way in all situations, but there are specific notated situations that require other road users to give way to buses.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
It is illegal to upgrade my headlights to LED?
If you drive on the road with LED lighting that hasn’t been ADR approved, you are putting yourself at risk of a fine and/or a defect notice.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to lift your 4WD, Ute in Australia?
While it may be legal to lift or modify your vehicle height, there are strict rules around the measurements and methods used.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to lower your car in Australia?
There are different laws across the country that govern what you can and can’t do when you’re planning to lower your vehicle.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for L platers to tow a trailer?
There is no Australia-wide rule when it comes to towing when you are a learner driver licence holder.
2 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
What are the speed limits for P platers?
Getting your P plates is like getting your freedom licence for a lot of Australian young people. However, some major restrictions still apply in some states when it comes to speed limits.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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?
2 Years Ago