Hooning Laws QLD Hooning is not just dangerous driving, it is something that causes a disturbance to individuals that reside in the neighbourhood. Queensland has some of the toughest anti-hooning laws in Australia, making it easier for the police to permanently confiscate vehicles caught being reckless. What is hooning? Hooning is a term used to … Read more
Demerit Points The demerits points scheme is a national standard applied across all States and Territories in Australia. Contrary to what many people believe, rather than “losing points” for driving offences, drivers actually start with zero points and accumulate points (up to a certain threshold) over a period of time. How do demerit … Read more
What laws and rules do cyclists need to adhere to in Queensland? There are quite a few things that cyclists need to know to ensure they are following the rules when riding on the road safely. Not knowing these or being unsure of the rules could be unsafe for the cyclist, fellow cyclists, motorists and … Read more
If you have been involved in a traffic accident, consider these steps: If you ever happen to be involved in a car accident – regardless of whether it is minor or serious – there are some important steps that you are required to follow before you leave the scene of the accident. Switch off the … Read more
Dangerous driving of a motor vehicle is an offence that captures those hooning, to those displaying reckless and deliberately careless behaviour. In some cases, these actions can even result in death or grievous bodily harm. In Queensland, the offence is serious, and depending on the type of conviction, the penalties can range from fines to … Read more
How good of a driver are you really – are you really familiar with all of the traffic laws and road rules? The Queensland Police Service have revealed that a driver refresher test shows that many of us either do not know the rules, or simply are not following them correctly. Here are some of … Read more