Police

The South Wales Police department in the UK has taken delivery of a Ford Ranger Raptor, with the Blue Oval's go-anywhere tough truck on trial in a place where its off-road abilities are bound to come in very handy.

It turns out you don't need to be a criminal to get yourself a record that will follow you around for life.

Hyundai is planning on pushing its new Sonata upmarket - and into the hands of Johnny Law.

The NSW state government will rollout new phone-detecting cameras across the state later this year to crack on drivers using devices while behind the wheel.In total, 45 artificial intelligence-powered cameras will be launched across the state, with some i

Police in America will be able to sneak up on criminals thanks to the new addition to their fleet - a Tesla Model 3.The law enforcement in Bargersville, Indiana has added what is believed to be the first of its kind. While other police departments around the world have already got Model S patrolling the streets, this is the first Model 3.Interestingly, the police department say they purchased the Model 3 instead of a Dodge Charger  because it will save taxpayers money. According to the department while the Tesla has a higher initial purchase price than the Charger, it will have significantly lower running costs than the V8 Dodge because it will save more than $11,000 per year on fuel alone. Over the six year life of the car the police claim it will save them more than $38,000.That's why this new addition is the first of several, with Bargersville's boys in blue planning on adding four more Model 3 to its patrol fleet in the next few years at the expense of the Dodge Charger.Officer Jeremey Roll told local television crews the Tesla would also help in the line of duty, thanks to its quiet electric motor."Especially night time the sound of the cars, when we're trying to come up on something more discreetly than in the day time, it will help out with that. We have a lot of back alleys in the old town."Police forces in California, Colorado and Luxembourg already use Model S on their fleets.

Kia and Fujitsu team up for the digital police car of the future.

Victoria Police has redefined the term 'hot fuzz', welcoming the bahn-storming BMW M5 Competition to the highway patrol fleet.BMW already provides the more sedate 5 Series to the Australia's police fleets, but the brand's M5 Competition will rank among th

Police in Victoria have just put a whole new spin on charging crooks, with a Tesla Model X joining the fleet for highway patrol duties.

Driving an unregistered vehicle on a public road anywhere in Australia is illegal and carries heavy penalties, but there are some exceptions.

Can I buy a car without a licence in Australia? The answer is: yes.CarsGuide contacted the various roads and traffic authorities around Australia who confirmed that you absolutely do not need a driver’s licence to buy a car in Australia.Ah, we hear you say, but what happens when you need to transfer the registration? This is where it can get trickier, but the truth is you don’t have to hold a driver’s licence to do this either.In Western Australia the Department of Transport told us you don’t need a licence to buy a car – you just need to be at least 16-years-old, be able to show them proof of identity and you also must be a WA resident. This means if you’re learning to drive or on a learner’s permit you can buy a car and have yourself registered as the owner.In New South Wales a spokesperson for the RMS said that there is no road transport law or policy requirement to possess a driver’s licence to purchase a vehicle and that one wasn’t needed to transfer the registration either.The same goes for Queensland, Victoria and South Australia where you are not required to hold a driver’s licence to buy a car or even transfer the registration, but you must supply proof of identity.Australia’s states and territories have differing methods for transferring ownership and while a driver's licence isn’t required, it’s important that new owners follow the proper processes.In NSW, for instance, within 14 days of acquiring a registered vehicle the previous owner must submit a notice of disposal and the new buyer must then pay a transfer fee, stamp duty and additional costs.The new owner must also provide proof of identity and proof of registration entitlement – such as a bill of sale, receipt, tax invoice or motor dealer sales contract.There's a catch. Well it's not really a catch but you should be warned: once the car is owned by you and registered in your name you will be sent the fines and penalties for whoever happens to be driving it.