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Driving can be fun, but safety is key. Whether you’re going on a road trip or running errands, our top tips will help ensure that you, your family, and your furry friends stay safe along the way.

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Sign showing safe way to cross the road
Sign showing safe way to cross the road
Bus road rules explained: when to stop, slow down and avoid a fine
Bus road rules explained: when to stop, slow down and avoid a fine
It’s Bus Safety Week! How well do you know the road rules that apply when driving around buses in NSW?
Kris Ashton
24 Feb 2026
A NSW school zone road sign
A NSW school zone road sign
NSW and ACT school zones 2026
NSW and ACT school zones 2026
School zones include roads near schools and designated drop-off areas, and may have crossing supervisors to ensure child safety.
Open Road
5 Jan 2026
Sydney Taxi rank
Sydney Taxi rank
Do you need a child seat in a taxi or Uber?
Do you need a child seat in a taxi or Uber?
Child restraint laws exist to protect our most vulnerable road users, but what do the rules say about using them in taxis, Ubers and other rideshare vehicles?
Liam Murphy
4 Dec 2025
Close-up of a driver's hand using a mobile phone
Close-up of a driver's hand using a mobile phone
What's the law around mobile phones and driving?
What's the law around mobile phones and driving?
Check the rules that apply to fully licensed, learner and provisional drivers and motorcyclists around mobile phone use while driving.
Open Road
30 Nov 2025
Parking signs in Liverpool
Parking signs in Liverpool
How to read parking signs
How to read parking signs
Bamboozled by those blizzards of parking signs? This guide will help you quickly ascertain what they mean, park legally, and avoid fines.
Open Road
23 Nov 2025
A woman getting medicine advice from a doctor.
A woman getting medicine advice from a doctor.
Is it safe to drive on prescription medication?
Is it safe to drive on prescription medication?
If you’re taking any type of drug, from over-the-counter cold medicine to medical cannabis, make sure you understand the legalities and driving risks.
Dimitra Vlahomitros
16 Nov 2025
Crossing an intersection on an e-scooter.
Crossing an intersection on an e-scooter.
What are the rules for e-scooters and e-bikes?
What are the rules for e-scooters and e-bikes?
Electric bikes and scooters are becoming more popular in Australia, but where can you ride them – and how fast?
Bridie Schmidt
14 Nov 2025
A woman's hand holds a phone while she is in the driver's seat
A woman's hand holds a phone while she is in the driver's seat
Mobile phone detection cameras operating in NSW
Mobile phone detection cameras operating in NSW
Mobile phone detection cameras in New South Wales have been in operation for over a year. Tell us your thoughts on the program and we will share your comments with the government.
Open Road
31 Oct 2025
Amber traffic lights
Amber traffic lights
Will I get fined for driving through an amber traffic light?
Will I get fined for driving through an amber traffic light?
You see the traffic-light turn amber: should you keep driving or slow down?
Open Road
29 Oct 2025
Roadside speed camera
Roadside speed camera
Shedding light on red light speed cameras
Shedding light on red light speed cameras
Everything you need to know about red light speed cameras, including what constitutes an offence and how to appeal an infringement penalty.
Open Road
27 Oct 2025

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