‘Absolute stupidity’: Top cop’s fury
A Queensland cop has slammed the “senseless waste” and thousands of speeding drivers after a horror weekend on the state’s roads.
A Queensland cop has slammed the “senseless waste” and thousands of speeding drivers after a horror weekend on the state’s roads.
Dashcam footage shows a man’s new Lamborghini having a very close call as it is almost slammed by a tradie’s ute in Melbourne.
Holidaymakers are in for a long drive home, with delays being felt across several major roads as the Easter break comes to an end.
After generating fury among parents of young children, “dangerous” giant polka dots recently painted on a Melbourne road will be replaced by speed humps.
A driver in a rush to overtake a truck is lucky to be alive after he lost control of his car and swerved into oncoming traffic.
A New South Wales motorist who is banned from driving until 2032 has been charged after he was stopped for a drug test in the state’s south.
Depending on when and where you fill up, you could save as much as 50 cents per litre when you buy petrol this long weekend.
A girl was crossing the road at traffic lights when she was hit by a car that allegedly ran a red light. Now a search is under way for the driver.
A crash in Sydney’s west on Tuesday morning left a trail of destruction and claimed a man’s life.
A woman has lost her licence after crashing a car with two children inside while allegedly seven times the legal alcohol limit.
A simple question about merging onto a motorway has sparked a debate about what’s more important — the road rule or being courteous?
It’s ugly on Brisbane’s roads as the countdown to lockdown is on and people scramble to get home before the 5pm deadline.
Drivers have been told to leave extra time on their way to work this morning after a major crash blocked the M1.
Police make no apologies for the harsh language used in an aggressive campaign launched today targeting drink-drivers.
Vehicles are barely moving along Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge this morning as brazen protesters block traffic during peak hour.
When we stop to fill up on petrol, there could be a very simple road rule that you’re breaking without knowing every single time.
Jail is on the cards for learner drivers who breach this requirement under tough laws being proposed in Victoria.
Thousands of motorists in one Australian state who challenged their parking fines are set to be refunded, with more urged to come forward.
Confronting footage of a cyclist being hit by a car on a busy Sydney road has sparked a furious debate over who is at fault.
A disgruntled Bondi scooter rider has been labelled entitled and “disrespectful” after a post on Facebook divided social media.
There’s nothing like hitting the open road after months of lockdown but a rising number of Victorians are being scammed.
Each year millions of Aussie drivers are caught out by our road cameras, but there are some spots where you are more likely to be nabbed than others.
Queensland Police have issued a sobering road toll projection as they slam ‘stupid’ drivers for risking lives on the road.
Nearly 3000 rideshare drivers in Victoria may have been allowed to operate despite having a criminal record because of a system failure.
From driving barefoot to giving cyclists the correct amount of space, here are the essential, but lesser-known road rules in Australia.
A 95-year-old man has been filmed pottering along down the middle of busy Sydney roads on his mobility scooter, which can’t exceed 10 km/h.
A driver launched a foul-mouthed tirade at a young mother as she drove home after picking her children up from school.
A South Australian man allegedly been caught drink-driving was over the limit by an eye-watering amount, police say.
A truck rollover near Sydney Airport has sparked traffic chaos for commuters that could last for hours, as emergency crews fear a petrol tank explosion.
A new survey has revealed why NSW motorists fail to obey road rules and what must be done for them to make them slow down and take more caution.
Young male drivers are being urged to think about the consequences of their actions before they get behind the wheel.
Motorists are asked to plan for extra travel time as a truck fire causes major delays on a busy Sydney motorway.
Police have pulled over a “playboy” Sydney barrister and seized his Lamborghini number plates after Transport NSW deemed them “offensive”.
Shirtless men and a woman in a white hoodie have appeared to trade blows at traffic lights on the Gold Coast.
According to some cyclists you’re “mad if you don’t” pay the money to protect yourself and others on the road.
A man is “lucky to be alive” after a terrifying crash on a busy motorway, and he has a message for ute drivers after the incident.
Law-breaking motorists have been warned “someone is always watching” after police launched a new campaign against dangerous drivers.
Horror footage of a car hitting a cyclist sparked fierce debate between drivers and riders. But one cyclist destroyed a common complaint.
Two young men have thanked god after surviving a crash in a rented Ferrari, but one has more punishment waiting once his injuries heal.
A harrowing video shows the moment a car collided with a group of cyclists and is sparking debate about a misunderstood road rule.
After a high-speed car chase in Texas ended in a crash, officers found something horrifying in the boot of the Honda.
Sydney motorists are being urged to be patient following two accidents in the spate of 45 minutes on the M5.
Police have released footage of the horrific aftermath of a fatal truck collision on the Bruce Highway near Townsville.
A simple road rule question about which of four cars has to give way at an intersection has stumped motorists – do you know who has right of way?
A Perth driver didn’t realise how potent one particular ingredient in a dessert was, and it landed him in trouble with police.
Major changes to NSW roads including speed camera signs are coming, leaving millions of drivers at risk of facing harsh penalties.
Motorists have pointed out it’s what you don’t see in this image that could be the difference between life and death.
A woman who was stopped by police for allegedly using her phone while driving claims she was instead eating an ice cream with “glistening” caramel.
Booze buses are set to return to Victorian roads after a spell due to COVID-19, as police expect a surge in traffic now the ‘ring of steel’ is gone.
NSW is hoping to raise some cash by selling off a huge public asset – and one potential bidder has already indicated interest.
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