Damion Smy
Easter long weekend: Double demerits now in force for drivers
Double demerit points are now in effect in New South Wales, Western Australia and the ACT over the Easter long weekend.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
The troubling numbers behind Victoria's car theft crisis
Car theft in Victoria has almost doubled over the past three years, reaching its highest level in nearly 25 years.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Top cop calls for major change to Australian petrol stations as fuel thefts surge amid price spike
South Australia Police won't prioritise the investigation of service station drive-offs, which have spiked in the state.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
Key cloning tech a major factor in Victorian car theft epidemic, police say
Victoria Police say key-cloning technology is used in a significant portion of the state's car thefts, with no end in sight to the concerning trend.
3 Months Ago
Alborz Fallah
Chinese cars now being used by NSW Police
Chinese cars aren't common among Australia's police departments, but the New South Wales Police Force has added two Chery vehicles to its fleet.
5 Months Ago
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.
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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.
6 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.
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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.
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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.
7 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.
9 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.
9 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.
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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.
11 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.
11 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.
1 Year Ago