Laws on obscene exposure differ slightly across the different states and territories of Australia but according to FindLaw Australia, obscene exposure is illegal in all jurisdictions.
Are you allowed to drive shirtless? Technically, there are no laws that specifically prohibit topless driving (for any gender). However, in some states, driving without a shirt on may qualify as obscene or indecent exposure, so it's a good idea to verify the laws in your area before you strip down and buckle up.
No, it's not illegal to drive with your left foot, although cars are designed to be driven primarily with the use of the right foot. But Australia is a land of vast distances, which means fatigue – physical and mental – is a huge danger to motorists.
Is it illegal to block your rear window? In order to drive safely, you would need all windows of your vehicle clear and free from obstruction to your vision. In other words, yes it is illegal as it endangers everyone on the road.
Wear a top whilst driving
Don't let the Thai police get shirty with you over this one, it's illegal to drive in Thailand if you are shirtless. It's probably unlikely that you'll be driving during your stay, but if you do, make sure you're wearing a top.
Crossing your legs is okay too, just don't let your feet touch whoever is sitting next to you. What's not okay is putting your feet up on tables or chairs (whether or not anyone is in front of you). You might see Thai people doing this, but it's rude and you should not.
The basic rule is to cover your shoulders and knees (both sexes), and ideally, you'd cover your ankles too. On the bottom, wear longer shorts, capris, pants/trousers or a knee-length-or-longer skirt.
Although wearing headphones while driving is not explicitly illegal, the practice is dangerous and could result in prosecution if deemed to be the cause of an accident. A distraction, including wearing headphones emitting loud music while driving, could come under NSW Road Rule 297(1).
What the law is. You must keep both hands on the wheel at all times unless changing gears or indicating. It doesn't matter whether you're driving an automatic or a manual – the law is the same across Australia.
While a passenger must be in an assigned seat and keep their limbs within the vehicle, some other actions are surprisingly not against the road rules. For instance, someone sitting in the front passenger seat is free to rest their feet on the dashboard of a moving vehicle.
This means honking your horn is not illegal, however tooting goodbye to your family as you drive off after dinner or beeping at the driver who just cut you off is actually illegal.
For example, under NSW Road Rule 297(1), the general road rule states that “a driver must not drive a vehicle unless the driver has proper control of the vehicle”. If eating while driving interferes with a driver's control of the vehicle, the driver may be committing an offence depending on the circumstances.
While there is no law against wearing heels while driving it is a requirement in all states and territories of Australia to maintain control of your vehicle, and ensure you can operate it in a secure and safe manner.
Whilst it's generally considered ok to run without a shirt, there may be some places where it's more socially acceptable to do so than others.
There are no specific laws about what clothes or shoes you can wear in a car. However, driving without clothes in some states can lead to indecent exposure charges. Just because there aren't laws ruling out what you can or cannot wear while you drive, fashion choices can still disrupt driving.
While it's not illegal to eat while driving in Queensland, the state government is aware of the dangers of distracted driving. The transport department's page on distracted driving lists non-illegal distractions, including changing the radio station.
Queensland Police have told the ABC they have spoken with the driver and confirmed the fine was not issued. However, a senior officer from Road Policing Command has said drivers can be fined for being distracted behind the wheel — including consuming food or drinks.
It is all covered by part 3 of Rule 268 in the Australian Road Rules which states that it's illegal for anyone to stick any body parts out of a moving vehicle – no matter if they are the driver or passenger.
Victoria Police has made it clear that if eating or drinking non-alcoholic beverages interferes with your driving or causes an accident, you could be charged with careless driving.
Although smoking could be considered a distraction under NSW Road Rule 297(1) it is not illegal.
You may be permitted to use your mobile phone only if the device is secured in a commercially designed holder that is fixed to the vehicle and does not obscure your view of the road. Alternatively, hands-free methods such Bluetooth and voice activation may also be allowed.
"There are no specific laws that ban wearing headphones while driving, although the police can still fine a driver if they believe the driver is not in full control of their vehicle," an ACT Policing spokesperson told Drive.
Thailand is a conservative country, so hugging and kissing in public places is considered impolite in Thai society. Though nowadays it's more acceptable, still some old people take it seriously.
Yes, most of the beaches are open for tourists to enjoy.
* It is not polite to express your private affection by hugging and kissing your partener in public places. Holding hands is OK for foreigners, but rarely seen at locals. * It is not acceptable to touch someone's head – not even children's; the head is considered to be the most sacred part of the human body.