Safety

South Australian police want you to dob in a hoon
By David Nankervis · 15 Dec 2015
South Australia Police are urging the public to dob in law-breaking drivers to help improve road safety, as the state's road toll hit 100 deaths for the year.
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Daytime DUI busts on the increase
By Joshua Dowling · 14 Dec 2015
The number of drink drivers busted between 6am and midday is growing, as a new study shows most motorists don't know how long it takes alcohol to leave their system.
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Ford Everest fire caused by loose battery connection
By Joshua Dowling · 08 Dec 2015
No recall for Ford Everest or Ranger ute: fire was caused by a loose battery cable.
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Chery J11 recalled due to fuel fire risk
By Laura Berry · 04 Dec 2015
Fuel pump fire risk prompts Chery J11 recall
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Simulator demonstrates dangers of texting while driving
By Natalie Savino · 01 Dec 2015
Driving simulators are showing young Victorian motorists the risks of using mobile phones behind the wheel.
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Gold Coast dubbed "chop shop hot spot" as vehicle thefts rise
By Jack Houghton · 01 Dec 2015
The Gold Coast has been tagged the "chop shop hot spot" of the stolen car world as the number of car parts being sold on the online black market has spiked.
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Big prices don't necessarily bring standard safety gear | comment
By Richard Blackburn · 27 Nov 2015
They say competition improves the breed and there's no better example than the automotive industry.
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Tesla Model S recalled over seatbelt fault
By Laura Berry · 24 Nov 2015
Tesla has issued a worldwide recall for its Model S over seatbelt issues.
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Car thefts increase in Victoria | report
By Mark Buttler · 24 Nov 2015
Car thefts are soaring in Victoria, with crime gangs and bored jobless youths blamed for rises of up to 24 per cent in a year in some areas.
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Choppers could replace road pursuits for Vic police
By Andrea Hamblin · 20 Nov 2015
Criminals would be chased from the air by helicopters under a proposal to replace road pursuits and stop offenders speeding away from police.
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