With the New Year now ushered in, many Aussies are on one of our most popular means of getting away over the festive season – a road trip.
Police patrols are prevalent everywhere, fixed and mobile speed cameras are switched on, and double-demerits are in force during certain periods throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
But what happens if you are detected for committing a traffic offence in another state or territory? And wat kind of penalties apply?
Local rules and penalties apply
Regardless of your home state or territory, the penalties in the jurisdiction within which your conduct occurs will apply if you are caught breaking the road rules anywhere in Australia.
