Is it illegal

Is it illegal to drive with the interior lights on?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
No, it's not illegal to drive with your interior lights on as there's no legislation mandating whether people can, or cannot, legally drive with interior lighting.  However, by illuminating the interior of the car you are making it much harder to see outside. This is where the police will have an issue with you, as
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Is it Illegal to drive drunk on private property?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
The big question people should be asking themselves is why they would want to try to use a car at all after they've consumed alcohol.
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Is it illegal to drive with a broken leg or foot?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
The old saying is that Murphy (as in, he of Murphy's Law fame) comes knocking at the worst possible time for you.
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Is it illegal to drive in a bus lane?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
Though it is tempting, you can't simply hop into a bus lane in Australia and drive on your merry way past thousands of people sitting in traffic.
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Is it illegal to drive with a cracked windscreen?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
Yes, it's illegal and, depending on where the crack is and how deep the crack is, the police can pick you up for having a windscreen that's defective.  There are actually several reasons why it is illegal to drive with a cracked or smashed windscreen, starting with the crack potentially obscuring your vision. If
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Is it illegal to drive one-handed?
By Iain Kelly · 04 Jun 2018
Quite simply, yes. The police can fine you for not having both hands on the steering wheel at all practical times.
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Is it illegal to drink something non-alcoholic while driving?
By Iain Kelly · 22 May 2018
The answer is no, but laws of good taste should deem drinking horrible stuff like sarsaparilla illegal at any time. Unfortunately it is not illegal to drink a non-alcoholic beverage while driving, so my hatred of sarsaparilla must go unpunished.While it is definitely illegal to have an open container of alcohol in your car, or to be drinking an alcoholic beverage while driving, there are no laws against sipping a can of soft drink, or enjoying an iced iced coffee, while cruising down the freeway.It always pays to leave the lids on hot drinks, and ensure they are securely fastened in cupholders to prevent being scalded by them. More than one crash has also occurred thanks to someone trying to cradle a hot drink between their legs (which is illegal) and drive.You should always remember to keep drinks within easy reach so you don't have to look away from the road to reach it, which could lead to disastrous distraction. Having them securely located in cupholders will also stop drinks from rolling around.It is important to secure large bottles of a litre or more, as these items can become lethal projectiles in a sudden stop or crash. The average litre bottle of water weighs 1kg, which is enough to kill a human if it hits the wrong part of your head as it flies through the air.If the police feel you are not in full control of your vehicle then you can still be fined if they see you, or if you drinking something is found to have been a cause of or contributing factor to a crash.This article is not intended as legal advice. You should check with your local road authority to verify the information written here is suitable to your situation before driving in this manner.
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Is it illegal to drive through empty parking spaces?
By Iain Kelly · 23 Apr 2018
There are no laws concerning driving through empty car parking spaces, so the only way to find yourself in trouble for doing so is if the car park has rules stating you are not to do this.
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CarsGuide Podcast, Ep.26
By CarsGuide team · 26 Mar 2018
Episode 26 - Lotus SUV, BMW X7, AusGP is awful and, oh, flying cars
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