"It is not illegal to drive barefoot or while wearing thongs, but there may be safety issues," an ACT Policing spokesperson told Drive. "Just because something isn't expressly illegal, it doesn't mean it's a good idea.
There are no laws in any state that specifically prohibit any type of footwear while driving. That means you can drive in thongs, sneakers, or work boots. However, you do need to stay in control of your vehicle at all times.
No, it's not illegal to drive with your left foot, although cars are designed to be driven primarily with the use of the right foot. But Australia is a land of vast distances, which means fatigue – physical and mental – is a huge danger to motorists.
While there is no law against wearing heels while driving it is a requirement in all states and territories of Australia to maintain control of your vehicle, and ensure you can operate it in a secure and safe manner.
Nope, it's not illegal to drive barefoot in Queensland. BUT there is an exception to this rule. It's only legal to drive barefoot in Queensland if you're driving a car – defined as a vehicle weighing less than 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass, built to carry no more than 12 adults including the driver.
What the law is. You must keep both hands on the wheel at all times unless changing gears or indicating. It doesn't matter whether you're driving an automatic or a manual – the law is the same across Australia.
While it's illegal to drink alcohol while driving in Australia, no matter whether you're under the limit or not, Australia has no specific laws against eating or drinking non-alcoholic beverages while driving.
There are no specific road rules prohibiting eating while driving in any Australian state or territory, but there are road rules relating to a driver having proper control of their vehicle.
Driving too far below the speed limit is an offence as it can be considered obstructing the path of other road users.
Is it illegal to block your rear window? In order to drive safely, you would need all windows of your vehicle clear and free from obstruction to your vision. In other words, yes it is illegal as it endangers everyone on the road.
Although wearing headphones while driving is not explicitly illegal, the practice is dangerous and could result in prosecution if deemed to be the cause of an accident. A distraction, including wearing headphones emitting loud music while driving, could come under NSW Road Rule 297(1).
Posted speed limits are capped at 110km/h. Where there is a no speed limit posted, default speed limits are 50km/h in built-up areas, and 100km/h in rural areas.
Answer: At night or in poor visibility, you must not wear tinted glasses, lenses or visors or anything that restricts your vision. However, you may wear tinted lenses in good driving conditions.
No road safety laws prevent you from driving without a shirt on, but you don't want to freeing the nipple if you've got breasts.
As the walker changes the way you move, please walk carefully and be cautious on slippery or uneven surfaces, and when climbing stairs. Constant, excessive weight and pressure may cause the breakdown of the boot over time. Driving with the walker is also not recommended.
It is not formally illegal as per the laws of the states and territories of Australia to drive with both feet at the same time. In short, no, there's no legislation preventing you from driving with both feet at the same time.
Others love the comfort they provide, the vibrant colours they are available in and how lightweight they are. So, when you get behind the wheel, can you do it in Crocs? You may be surprised to learn that yes; you can drive in Crocs.
There is currently no explicit law that bans driving with bare feet, in heels or flip flops, or any other form of sandals or footwear. However, Highway Code 97 states that, before setting out on a journey in a car, it's important that “clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner”.
This means honking your horn is not illegal, however tooting goodbye to your family as you drive off after dinner or beeping at the driver who just cut you off is actually illegal.
Sleeping in your car in NSW is perfectly legal and even encouraged after alcohol consumption. The NSW Local Government Act states that individuals sleeping or living in a car on a street is legal as long as the road permits parking.
For example, under NSW Road Rule 297(1), the general road rule states that “a driver must not drive a vehicle unless the driver has proper control of the vehicle”. If eating while driving interferes with a driver's control of the vehicle, the driver may be committing an offence depending on the circumstances.
If a GPS or mobile phone holder attached to your windscreen are blocking your view, you can be fined. This also applies to items hanging from the rear-vision mirror or stuck on your dashboard.
South Australia
South Australia's Australian Road Rules Rule 300 (Use of Mobile Phones) explicitly says wearing and using wireless earbuds and headphones is allowed for full licence holders. Phones may be used via Bluetooth, headphones or earphones without touching, holding or resting the mobile on the drivers body.
Side mirrors are essential elements in the safe design of vehicles; without them, you can't see what's happening on either side. Yes, Australian Vehicle Standards demand that you drive with a passenger side mirror at all times.
The bad news is that In most parts of Australia, there isn't a specific law that forbids driving 'too slowly' – nor are there any minimum speed thresholds at which you're allowed to travel.