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.”
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.
Field of View A mirror shall be installed that provide the driver a view to the rear, of substantially unit magnification, with an included horizontal angle of at least 20 degrees and sufficient vertical angle to provide a view of a level road surface extending to the horizon beginning at a point not greater than 61m ...
These days, in most parts of Australia, it is illegal to leave your car unlocked, or your windows down. And don't even think about leaving your keys in the ignition. It's all apparently in the aim of lowering car theft rates.
Under Regulation 224 of Road Rules 2014, using a “horn or warning device unnecessarily” attracts a fine of $349.
While it's illegal to drink alcohol while driving in Australia, no matter whether you're under the limit or not, Australia has no specific laws against eating or drinking non-alcoholic beverages while driving.
Is it illegal to drive in thongs in New South Wales? No, it's not illegal to drive in thongs in NSW. However, you must be in proper control of your vehicle, which is why driving barefoot might be a better option. You could be fined if using inappropriate footwear leads to an accident.
When you're being overtaken. You must not increase your speed when the other vehicle is crossing a dividing line or the centre of the road to overtake you.
As in the other states, there is no specific NSW road rule or provision in NSW traffic legislation and regulations about driving while naked.
Illegal mobile phone use
All other functions including video calling, texting, emailing, social media, web browsing and photography are prohibited unless parked. It is also illegal to hold and use a mobile phone at any time while driving or riding.
Industry Update, March 2022: Government Introduces 2 New Australian Design Rules. The purpose of ADR 97/00 is to specify the requirements for AEB systems for new omnibuses and new goods vehicles greater than 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) to avoid or mitigate the severity of rear-end in-lane collisions.
ADR 97/00- Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) systems detect likely forward collisions, provide the driver with a warning and, if the driver does not respond, apply the brakes automatically.
Actual conditions and features in the real world should not result in false warnings or false braking to the extent that they encourage the driver to switch the system off. The Regulation provides the requirements for the approval for an AEBS designed to avoid collision either with cars or pedestrians or both.
Is it illegal to drive without a rearview mirror? If you get behind the wheel without a rearview mirror, you're putting yourself and others at risk. Yes, the Australian Vehicle Standards Act requires you to drive with a rearview mirror at all times.
(1) 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.
The reflective finish of one way privacy window film gives the glass a one way mirror effect when there is more light on one side than the other. This means that, during the day, people on the outside of the window can't see in through the glass, while you can still see clearly through it from the inside.
“Although there is no specific legislation regarding the wearing of footwear while driving or riding a motor vehicle, the circumstances of wearing inappropriate footwear while operating a motor vehicle may be taken into account if a person is involved in an incident.
No, it's not illegal to drive barefoot in NSW. However, NSW road rule 297(1) says you must have proper control of your vehicle. That means that while you can't be booked for driving barefoot specifically, you could be held responsible for an accident if police think your barefoot driving contributed to it.
You can't carry knives, including kitchen knives, Swiss army knives or box-cutters, batons, cattle prods or bayonets without a lawful excuse. A 'lawful excuse' could include having the weapon for work, sport, recreation or a weapons collection, display or exhibition. Lawful excuse does not include self-defence.
In other words, the police do not need to obey traffics laws, but only if they are exercising a power or performing a function as required. This means that the police are lawfully allowed to speed, drive through red lights and do other acts which would ordinarily be a traffic offence.
Simply driving a bit slower than the cars around you is fine, but according to the Australian Road Rules, a driver must not “unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or a pedestrian”. For example, driving 20km/h in an 80km/h zone without a suitable reason could land you in trouble with police.
Speed limits in Australia range from 5 km/h (3.1 mph) shared zones to 130 km/h (81 mph). Speed limit signage is in km/h since metrication on 1 July 1974.
When there is no urinal nearby you are allowed to urinate on the rear left tire of your vehicle. Forget stopping on the side of the road to pee in the bushes. If there isn't a toilet nearby you're legally in the clear because it's legal to urinate on the rear left tire of your vehicle instead.
While it is not technically illegal to eat or drink while driving, motorists can be fined if doing so leads to the distraction of a driver. “Driver distraction” is a general road rule in every Australian state which means drivers must have “full control of their vehicle at all times” and not be distracted.
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. In short, no, there's no legislation preventing you from driving with both feet at the same time.