William Stopford
Queensland Police adds another illicit drug to roadside testing
Cocaine joins THC, MDMA and methylamphetamine on the list of substances Queensland Police can now look for in roadside drug testing.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Cop charged with dangerous driving while racing to colleague's aid cleared in court
Victoria Police has been ordered to pay the legal costs of one of its officers, who was charged for dangerous driving while rushing to help an injured colleague.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Victoria apologises after embarrassing digital licence blunder
Victorian drivers have been addressed by the wrong name in an embarrassing email blunder by VicRoads with the state's new digital licences.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Road toll figures reveal middle-aged drivers are most at risk
A report outlining Australia's road death toll shows people aged between 40-60 years old are most at risk.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Purr-fect crime? Cat burglar collared after spate of Melbourne thefts
Police in Victoria have apprehended a 40-year old man who allegedly stole 70 catalytic converters from cars across Melbourne.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
New South Wales is rewarding drivers for good behaviour
New South Wales drivers with demerit points are now eligible to have one removed if their driving record is spotless from January 17, 2023 to January 17, 2024.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Queensland Police's first electric car will smoke your Commodore
The Queensland Police Service is trialling five Kia EV6 GT-Lines over a 12-month period to see how electric cars fare in day-to-day work.
3 Years Ago
Paul Maric
These states have double demerit points this June long weekend
Going for a drive this June long weekend? These are the states with double demerit points - some also travel with you interstate.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Higher fines drive $200 million increase in Queensland camera revenue
Higher fines have helped lead to an increase of almost $200 million in traffic camera revenue in Queensland.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Chinese MG HS police cars revealed for Queensland
Plug-in hybrid MG HS SUVs are hitting the streets of Queensland where they'll be used by Police Liaison Officers.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
US police department switching entire fleet to tuned Teslas
A Californian city is transitioning its police car fleet to Tesla Model 3 and Model Y EVs that have been tuned to provide extra performance.
3 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Victorians to join the digital age with new driver licences
The Victorian Government has announced it will trial a digital driver's licence in Ballarat before expanding it statewide by 2024.
3 Years Ago
CarExpert.com.au
A police officer tells us how to avoid a traffic ticket
A Highway Patrol officer gives us some slightly tongue-in-cheek advice on how to avoid getting a traffic ticket.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Crackdown on dodgy recyclers could cut catalytic converter thefts
Police are targeting catalytic converter thieves, but unscrupulous outfits buying stolen wares also deserve scrutiny.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Victoria cracking down on phones, smartwatches, tablets in the car
Tougher laws come into effect from March 31 in Victoria, cracking down on drivers distracted by their mobile phones and other devices.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Dangerous driving on the rise in Victoria despite hoon crackdown
Victoria Police's crackdown is yielding "great results" despite a "significant increase" in dangerous driving offences last year.
3 Years Ago