Little-known road rule angers motorists
A campaign to educate motorcyclists about a misunderstood road rule is under fire with drivers saying it can never be done safely.
On The Road
Furious cyclist abuses ‘w**ker’ driver
A driver copped an earful of abuse from an angry cyclist who claimed he didn’t overtake him fast enough, but who was really at fault?
‘Stupid’ P-plater’s crazy act
A P-plate driver has learned the hard way not to mess with trucks after dashcam footage caught the youngster doing something very dangerous.
Driver caught using two mobile phones
A Sydney motorist has caused disbelief after being caught by new cameras using two mobile phones at the same time while behind the wheel.
Picture yourself in … not an SUV
Buy a prestige SUV that never goes off-road — or get a luxe wagon that looks equally classy at the golf club
Sick mantrap set for motorcyclists
A Queensland motorbike rider risked being decapitated when he was struck around the neck and thrown to the ground by a nearly invisible trap.
Call to change controversial road rule
A rule that could hit drivers with a $448 fine has been slammed as doing more harm than good. Now organisations are calling for it to be changed.
Cyclists cause fury with ‘arrogant’ act
A motorbike rider has blasted a group of cyclists after she was forced to stop on a roundabout to avoid crashing after they cut her off.
Costly mistake dog owners could make
Travelling with your pet is a natural part of life but it can cost you big time if you don’t abide by these rules.
Country music star’s rough start
Australian country music singer loves his homegrown V8 utes and even tried his hand a racing, but his long motoring history didn’t start off so well.
Foul-mouthed driver screams at cyclists
A driver has divided opinion after filming himself speeding along a bike lane and yelling obscenities at two cyclists for taking up the road.
Potty-mouthed driver’s big mistake
Australia was divided over a viral video of a driver yelling obscenities at two cyclists, but the man behind the camera picked on the wrong blokes.
Why your car is dirtier than a toilet
Your car holds far more germs than you would realise and there is one driving habit that is causing it.
Brutal penalty for stubborn drivers
Thousands of motorists refusing to have their faulty airbags fixed despite the risk they pose may face harsh consequences if they continue to ignore warnings.
Aussie sprinter found her auto soulmate
Australian Olympic 400m sprinter explains how driving fast helps her become a better runner.
‘Ridiculous’ plan to slow down cyclists
A Perth council’s plan to encourage fast cyclists to ride on the road instead of the bike path has been slammed by residents as “ridiculous” and “unsafe”.
Road rager defends shocking brawl
A Sydney truck driver has claimed he was acting in self defence after footage emerged of him involved in a violent roadside brawl with another man.
Drunken Uber passenger’s hijack attempt
A drunken Uber passenger has been caught on camera during a shocking highway hijacking attempt while cruising down the freeway at 100km/h.
Moment motorbike sends woman flying
A woman desperate not to miss her bus was caught on dashcam footage sprinting in front of an oncoming motorbike — and it didn’t end well.
Drivers could face tougher phone laws
How drivers interact with their phone behind the wheel is already extremely limited, but one organisation is calling for a harsher crackdown on motorists.
Driver’s unbelievable act at 100km/h
A motorist could get a massive fine after being caught doing something incredibly stupid while driving 100km/h down a Melbourne freeway.
Instant karma for selfish driver
A driver has been slammed online after performing an illegal U-turn to park half into a disabled spot and half on the road, blocking oncoming traffic.
Naked P-plater’s stupid decision
A P-plater was found drunk and naked behind the wheel after allegedly smashing into a parked car in Melbourne over the weekend.
Shocking Aussie road rage incident
Disturbing footage shows a motorist abusing and tailgating a woman in Melbourne before telling her to “get on a f***ing diet”.
Why new Commodore isn’t selling
Holden knew the risks of retiring the Commodore and rebadging an import. Here’s why rusted-on buyers fled.
Positive change for Aussie roads
There is no doubt that Australia’s road toll is still too high, but 2018 saw a surprising and welcome change happen to our roads.
Bad driver cops brutal ‘parking ticket’
A driver was shocked to find they had been given a strange traffic violation for their “inconsiderate” attempt at parking.
Push for cyclists to wear ID numbers
A controversial request for cyclists to wear numbers so they can be identified and reported for breaking rules has stirred up a fierce debate.
Driver cops fine for going too slow
Motorists are praising police in Western Australia who fined a driver for travelling 28km/h under the speed limit on the freeway.
The 14 road rules no one knows
They’re simple, seemingly innocent things many of us do, but they could cost you hundreds in fines. Here’s the road rules you’re breaking.
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