Is There a Drug Problem Among Truck Drivers?
Truck driving is certainly not a cushy job. It is laborious and sometimes dangerous work, with truckies amongst the most likely to be injured or killed at work. It is well-known that truck drivers may be expected to work long...
The Treat That Can Make You Fail A Breath Test!
Cherry Ripes, tooth-pastes, Strepsils, mouthwashes, cough medicines and antibiotics have all been blamed for causing drivers to fail breath tests. But can these seemingly innocuous substances ever really be the culprit? It is well-known that alcohol from some mouthwashes and...
Mobile Phone Use Sparks Road Rage
The dangers of driving while distracted have been well documented, but have road safety organisations gone too far in convincing people of the dangers of driving and texting, or talking on the phone? It would appear that the message has...
How can memory loss affect a criminal case?
Being involved in a traffic accident where people are left injured can be an incredibly traumatic experience, but what if you then find yourself facing a criminal court as a result? Having to defend yourself against serious driving charges can...
Do I Need to Hand Police My Driver Licence?
There has been a healthy debate on social media about whether you need to hand your driver licence over to police after you are pulled over. Some argue that you only need to show your licence to police, while others...
Could Police Use Apps to Charge You with Driving Offences?
While smartphones and apps have increased the amount of information at our disposal, and while technology is presumed to be there to help us, there is always the possibility that information gathered by apps could be used against us at...
WA Police ‘Putting Numbers Before Results on Breath Tests’
Police forces across the country are often accused of revenue raising by trying to nab as many motorists as possible for driving offences, and a new survey from the WA Police Union shows that even police officers would agree. The...
Would You Want a Digital Driver Licence?
With two-thirds of Australians owning a smart phone and over a million ‘apps’ available online, technology is certainly playing an increasing part in our lives. And with your phone having the capacity to make online transactions and PayPass purchases in...
Is ICAC Getting Too Big for Its Boots?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is responsible for investigating allegations of corrupt conduct in the NSW public sector. The ICAC has undertaken a number of high-profile investigations in recent times, including the allegations of corruption surrounding Eddie Obeid and...
Should traffic fines be based on your income?
If you think traffic fines in Australia are expensive, be grateful you don’t live in Finland or Switzerland - at least if you are a high-income earner! Traffic fines are not a fixed amount in those countries, but rather take...
