Despite the fact we've all seen it happen in the movies and on TV, is it worth the risk of being distracted when behind the wheel, and is giving (or receiving) oral sex while driving even legal in Australia? The answer, to both of these questions, is a very obvious and resounding “No”.
Although smoking could be considered a distraction under NSW Road Rule 297(1) it is not illegal.
There should be no shadows cast on your face. You may not wear any kind of hat or novelty wig.
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.
No, it's not illegal to drive with headphones in Western Australia, according to a spokesperson for WA Police. As with other states, there are likely to be exceptions if the headphones contribute to driver distraction, or are connected with illegal mobile phone use.
Nine states completely prohibit the use of driving with headphones. These states include Alaska, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington.
Is it illegal to drive in thongs in Western Australia? “It is not illegal to ride or drive a motor vehicle in Western Australia while wearing thongs, sandals, slides or while barefoot,” a spokesperson for WA Police told Drive.
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 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.
There are no specific road rules prohibiting eating while driving in any Australian state or territory, but there are road rules relating to a driver having proper control of their 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.
As in the other states, there is no specific NSW road rule or provision in NSW traffic legislation and regulations about driving while naked.
If your phone is secured in a cradle, you can only touch your phone: To make or receive a phone call; For audio playing functions; or. For using a driver's aid (such as navigation).
It's illegal in the ACT to smoke or vape behind the wheel on the road, or in a road-related area, if anyone younger than 16 is present in the car. The laws came into effect in 2012, and if you challenged the on-the-spot fine ($250 at the time), you could have been fined $5500 if found guilty in court.
Penalties for drug-driving include a mandatory driver licence suspension and monetary fines. It is also an offence to drive a motor vehicle whilst impaired by any substance or prescription medication, including medicinal cannabis.
Currently, nicotine-containing vaping products (NVPs) are regulated federally as medicines under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth). Nicotine-free vaping products are regulated under State and Territory laws in Australia and are generally legal for adults to purchase.
Sleeping in your car in NSW is perfectly legal and even encouraged after alcohol consumption. The NSW Local Government Act states that individuals sleeping or living in a car on a street is legal as long as the road permits parking.
Brake checking is an illegal action. The person in front of you, in a brake checking situation, suddenly slams on their brakes.
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.
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.
In Australia, it is an offence to drive while your BAC is 0.05 or above*. Your BAC should remain below 0.05 if you: drink no more than two standard drinks in the first hour and one per hour thereafter (for men of average size); or. drink no more than one standard drink per hour (for women of average size).
The short answer is yes, it's legal to eat while you're operating a car. In fact, by the letter of the law, you can also imbibe non-alcoholic drinks while behind the wheel and you can even apply make-up or shave without risk to your licence. Not that we recommend it.
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.
Passengers aren't allowed to travel in the back of trucks, utes or panel vans, unless there are approved seatbelts provided. Drivers must make sure that they and any other passengers in the vehicle are wearing their seatbelt, regardless of their age.
It is an offence for a person to ride in the back of a utility (ute). You must make sure your passengers do not travel in any part of the vehicle that is not designed for passengers.