No road safety laws prevent you from driving without a shirt on, but you don't want to freeing the nipple if you've got breasts.
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.
Transport for NSW said there is no road rule prohibiting nudity while driving. "There is no specific NSW road rule about driving while naked," a Transport for NSW spokesman said.
No Australian states and territories have outlawed driving barefoot or wearing inappropriate footwear while driving, however the NSW Road Rules Act 2008 states that the driver must still take all precautions to drive in the safest manner possible.
Driving with one hand
Yep, it's illegal to drive without both hands on the wheel at all times, with only a few exceptions. You're allowed to take a hand off the wheel when indicating, using the wipers, or making some other appropriate adjustment, but that's it.
In Australia, it isn't illegal to eat and drive. But the lines around this are blurry because you can still get into trouble if eating behind the wheel affects your driving capacity.
“According to all state and territories' driving regulations, it is illegal for any part of your body to be outside a moving vehicle at any time.” The insurer encouraged drivers bid farewell by waving inside the vehicle to avoid the fine.
𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬! It is illegal to dress up as Batman and Robin in Australia. Dressing up as the dynamic duo is the same as dressing up as police officers', as the pair is integral to law enforcement.
While it is not formally illegal as per the laws of the states and territories of Australia to drive with both feet at the same time, you are making life far more difficult for yourself. Now we need to take a minute out to tell all you boy racers out there to settle down.
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.
You might be wondering: Is break checking illegal in Australia? Since you are making sure your car is safe to drive, it should not be, right? Yes, brake checking is not illegal but that is only if you do it parked by the side and away from the road.
Further to that, Australian Vehicle Standards Reg 35 states: “A rear vision mirror or mirrors must be fitted to a motor vehicle as required by this rule so that a driver of the vehicle can clearly see by reflection the road behind the vehicle and any following or overtaking vehicle.”
No, it is not illegal to drive barefoot and in thongs, sandals and slides in NSW. There's no specific penalty pertaining to driver footwear in the state, but there is a rule requiring drivers to maintain proper control of their vehicle while driving.
In many states in the U.S., you can't be shirtless in a restaurant, which fits the definition of a public place, (presumably) because of health code violations. Men can be shirtless in many other public situations. It may not be appropriate in some places, but it's usually not illegal.
But what's the law on nudity in the UK? It's not an offence to be naked in public in England and Wales but it does become an offence if it can be proved the person stripped off with the intention to upset and shock.
In NSW, sleeping in your car is perfectly legal as long as individuals abide by parking laws, particularly around backpacker and tourists' areas. Contacting the Local Council is a safe way of ensuring if you can sleep in a certain area in your vehicle, without being interrupted and breaking local laws.
Road rules: safe distance
Safe following distances may vary depending on the conditions, the type of vehicle being driven, and the speed at which the vehicle is travelling. As a general rule, when following a vehicle, you should travel three seconds behind the vehicle in front to provide enough time to avoid a crash.
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.
Therefore, we researched the veracity of some of these claims, to determine whether there was any truth to them. Fact: Much to the horror of local kebab shops across the state, it is still an offence to possess 50 kilograms of potatoes in Western Australia.
Australian workplace dress codes
Smart casual (e.g. sports jacket with chinos or nice jeans for men; nice slacks, skirt or dark jeans with a collared or dressy top for women) Business casual (e.g. pressed khakis or chinos with a polo or collared shirt for men; dress pants with a fashionable top for women)
It really is casual all the way in Australia. Outside of the main cities, our advice would be to not bother with dressy clothes. However if you plan to visit city restaurants then you may feel more comfortable in smart casual wear.
No – as long as you maintain control of your vehicle. Whether it's a burger from McDonald's or a homemade salad from your spouse, the good news is that it's not expressly illegal to eat while driving in Australia.
The maximum penalty for negligent driving for a first-time offender is $3300, or 18 months imprisonment. You might also lose your licence for life, too. Eating while driving isn't illegal in Queensland, but if things went very badly, you could be in strife.
You can ask the inspector to instead send the $223 ticket infringement notice to your postal address. Unfortunately, it's likely you will have to eventually pay the $223 fine. You can ask the Department for more time in paying the fine, by emailing [email protected] and including: Infringement number.