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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Phone-addicted motorist racks up 41 offences in six months
Mobile phone detection cameras have proven to be effective in South Australia, but many drivers continue to flout the law.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
When do double demerits start for Easter and ANZAC Day?
The Easter and ANZAC Day long weekends bring double demerit periods for millions of motorists. This is when enforcement begins and ends.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
US Highway Patrol goes Need for Speed with Corvette cop car
You won't be seeing this Chevrolet Corvette in a hot pursuit, but the seized sports car will be used by Florida Highway Patrol.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
McLaren driver caught at triple the speed limit while following Porsche escapes
A McLaren 720S caught at 214km/h in a 70km/h zone has had their licence confiscated, but the Porsche following them at high speed escaped.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
You’ve got (e)mail! Australian state moves to electronic driving fines
From June 2025, all driving infringement notices issued in Victoria will be able to be delivered electronically.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Learner loses licence after solo Lamborghini rental blast
This learner has found out the hard way that renting a supercar may draw unwanted attention – the last thing you need when driving alone.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Police recover three dozen stolen cars from organised theft syndicate
Multiple Holden Commodores were seized after allegedly being stolen by an organised car theft syndicate in Melbourne, cracked open by police.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Anti-hoon police operation named after an underpowered, pint-size truck
If you're going to name an anti-hoon operation after a vehicle, perhaps choose a model which has a hope of breaking traction.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Dopey Holden driver busted after open boot reveals huge weed stash
If you've ever wondered how much cannabis can fit in the boot of a Holden Commodore, it's less than a commercial quantity.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
Unsupervised learner booked after 200km/h street race
Speeding is one thing, but doing more than double the posted limit on a learner's permit is a questionable move at best.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Queensland’s most stolen vehicles in 2024 revealed
Data from Queensland's biggest insurance companies has revealed what the state's most stolen vehicles are – and it may surprise you.
1 Year Ago