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Damion Smy
Drivers warned: Double demerits over Australia Day long weekend
Tougher penalties for speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone while driving come into force in parts of Australia today.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
How Toyota plans to combat widespread theft of its vehicles
Toyota says some of its newer models are more secure than ever and promises accessories aimed at defying thieves, and will ensure car theft victims get priority over other buyers.
2 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Police add Ford Everest V6 to fleet
The Ford Everest Sport V6 is the latest vehicle to begin policing duties in Australia, with examples replacing the Toyota LandCruiser in Victoria.
2 Months Ago
CarExpert
When do double demerit points start for the 2025-2026 Christmas holidays?
Your guide to where and when double demerit points come into play this holiday period.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australian state plans major crackdown on drug driving
Police in Victoria are conducting more roadside drug tests and receiving new breath testing instruments and more vehicles with numberplate recognition.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
Payload of Toyota RAV4 police cars a risk, says union
Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid is in the spotlight again, this time over concerns that its payload may not be up to scratch for police work.
5 Months Ago
Max Davies
Toyota RAV4 deemed 'dangerous' for Queensland police
An intensive driver training program by Queensland police has revealed overheating issues with the RAV4 Hybrid during "extreme" driving.
5 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Australia’s road toll climbs despite record speeding fines
Despite record revenue from traffic infringement enforcements, the Australian national road toll continues to grow.
6 Months Ago
CarExpert
Man allegedly on meth leads police on chase with unrestrained baby
A man who led police on a pursuit with an unrestrained baby on the front seat is now facing multiple charges.
7 Months Ago
CarExpert
Fake Chinese police car driver busted in Sydney for illegal weapons, impersonating police
Police have charged the 21-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class wearing Chinese ‘Poilce’ lettering with a range of offences.
8 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore police cars get European PHEV SUV replacement
The German brand’s flagship performance SUV has joined the Western Australia Police Force as an emergency response vehicle.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Heavier fines and new road rules coming into force from July 1
Many motorists face higher fines as the new financial year also ushers in new road rules across Australia as the road toll continues to rise.
8 Months Ago
CarExpert
Jackasses cop 60-plus charges for alleged car thefts in Jackass Flat and other parts of Victoria
Two men in regional Victoria have been charged with an alleged spate of car theft offences across a one-month period.
9 Months Ago
CarExpert
Dashcam catches Queensland cop losing his cool
A police officer has been filmed throwing an object at a Queensland motorist who failed to pull over when instructed.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Facebook groups still illegally selling driver's licence demerit points
The illegal practice of transferring demerit points between drivers is still being monetised on social media despite a NSW Taskforce to stop the practice.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
P-plater loses car and licence after being caught speeding three times in four hours
New South Wales Highway Patrol officers had a busy day with one particular motorist, busting a P-plater three times for excessive speeding.
11 Months Ago