Articles by Emma Size

Emma Size
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Emma Size isn't much of a revhead so she's a bit of an outlier in the CarsGuide team! With a background in the arts and arts writing, some would say that she ended up at CarsGuide once she realised that art school leaves the heart full and the wallet empty. But while she's not bringing a lot of car expertise to the table, her experience as a writer and semi-retired drag king have made her well-versed in the poetry of the every man; as such her key input on the CarsGuide website is in the general advice section. Her favourite car is probably just a GoGet but if she had to pick a brand it'd be Subaru. Mardi Gras is every day of the year for some!

Is it illegal to drive without carrying your licence?
By Emma Size · 11 Jul 2018
Failing to produce your licence upon request while on the road is illegal in all states and, yes, you could be fined on the spot in some states.
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Is it illegal to drive without a bonnet?
By Emma Size · 10 Jul 2018
The laws around driving roadworthy, compliant vehicles imply that, yes, having a bonnet on your car is a legal requirement in Australia for safety reasons.
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Is it illegal to drive without a front or rear bumper?
By Emma Size · 27 Jun 2018
As a matter of safety, yes, it is illegal to drive without bumpers. As they're two of your first lines of defence on the road, it's easy to do some damage to your front and rear bumpers - and pretty tempting to drive while you're waiting to get one or the other replaced. But even though there's no specific
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Is it illegal to drive without doors?
By Emma Size · 27 Jun 2018
Most state road authorities in Australia at least imply that driving without doors is illegal, as the absence of doors would make your car unroadworthy and unsafe.
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Is it illegal to drive with one headlight out?
By Emma Size · 27 Jun 2018
While some of the laws around roadworthiness are a bit ambiguous, the general consensus is that, yes, driving a car without two headlights is in fact illegal on safety grounds.
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