These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023;
Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road".
Cutting through a service station: $349 and 3 demerit points. This tempting shortcut is illegal as it falls under the "drive on or over footpath" road rule.
Failing to leave room for a bike: $431 and 3 demerit points.
Using your horn inappropriately: Maximum fine $2611. A horn is only allowed to be used to warn other drivers of your position on the road, warn animals or as part of an antitheft or interlock device.
Disrupting a funeral procession: Maximum fine $2660.
Leaving your car unlocked: Maximum fine $2669. It is illegal to leave your car unlocked or with the windows open if you move more than 3 meters away from it.
Playing an instrument $1437. Planning on playing a recorder while driving or in the passenger seat? Reconsider.
Indicating at roundabouts: $86. You can be fined for failing to indicate when entering a roundabout, when in the roundabout and when leaving it.
Not giving way to horses: $130. If a rider indicates to you their horse is flighty, steer the car as far to the left as possible, turn off the engine and wait until the horse is far enough away that you're in no danger of startling it.
Wearing a seatbelt incorrectly: $1078 and 4 demerit points.
Speeding up while being overtaken: $86 fine and 2 demerit points.
Unnecessary noise and smoke: $431 and 2 demerit points.
Using your high beam headlights: Maximum fine of $2875. You must not have your headlights on high beam if another vehicle is closer than 200m to you - this includes when you are following someone and when they are driving towards you. You're allowed to flash your headlights briefly before overtaking another vehicle, but make sure they don't dazzle other road users.
Entering blocked intersections: Maximum fine $2875. You enter an intersection and you can't drive entirely through due to a crash or congestion.
Just thought I'd put these out there.
rgren2 said
04:46 AM Feb 13, 2023
Entering blocked intersections: Maximum fine $2875. You enter an intersection and you can't drive entirely through due to a crash or congestion.
I wish the police would check out the roundabout at our local Aldi. Theyd clear the state debt in a week.
Dougwe said
06:57 AM Feb 13, 2023
Throwing an apple core out the window....Phew! I can still chuck my Maccas bag out the window then.
Failing to leave room for a bike.....They should get fined for riding 2 or more abreast when not in a bike lane.
Playing an instrument...Bugga! That means I can't play my drums now while driving.
vince56 said
08:05 AM Feb 13, 2023
It is legal to ride 2 abreast on a pushy.
In Victoria. and I would think all states, if traffic is still moving into an intersection and comes to a halt making you block the intersection it is not your fault, you shouldn't be fined.
If you enter an intersection with traffic stopped and you block it, illegal.
Craig1 said
09:55 AM Feb 13, 2023
Speeding up while being overtaken: $86 fine and 2 demerit points.
Shame they dont enforce this one
deverall11 said
10:37 AM Feb 13, 2023
Written by a bureaucrat overpaid and under worked in dire need to justify why they have a job
and are still employed. Surely they have better things to do. Maybe instructing Mr Plod on
how and when to enforce these new road rules.
Then again for fun in giving chase and issuing speeding fines. Very little chance of being
challenged in court. Besides, a fine has to be over a certain amount before it can be contested.
$86 does not make the cut.
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes
pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Brodie Allen said
07:19 PM Feb 14, 2023
Throwing a cigarette butt out of the window $850
Throwing a LIGHTED butt out the window $1700
And good on them too!!!
Wait 'till the bushfires start.
rgren2 said
09:06 PM Feb 14, 2023
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Dont agree with this, but how about EBikes and Escooters, lets call for rego on these infernal machines.
dogbox said
08:52 AM Feb 15, 2023
rgren2 wrote:
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Dont agree with this, but how about EBikes and Escooters, lets call for rego on these infernal machines.
add disability scooters, some are much to quick and some of the operators are very questionable.
rgren2 said
09:27 AM Feb 15, 2023
dogbox wrote:
rgren2 wrote:
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Dont agree with this, but how about EBikes and Escooters, lets call for rego on these infernal machines.
add disability scooters, some are much to quick and some of the operators are very questionable.
I see a few of the disability mac registered, not all, if they drive on the road they should be registered.
Long Weekend said
09:37 AM Feb 15, 2023
Last time we were in Queensland (about ten years ago) I noticed that disability scooters all had number plates. I was told that was to allow them to ride on public roads. And indeed I did see them driving on roads from time to time.
That was in Hervey Bay - so I assume that applied to the rest of Queensland.
Murray
deverall11 said
11:02 AM Feb 15, 2023
rgren2 wrote:
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Dont agree with this, but how about EBikes and Escooters, lets call for rego on these infernal machines.
Ebikes & Escooters definitely. Curious as to why not pushbikes. They seem to fall in the same, if not,
very similar category. Both can have the same financial burden. Yes, most Exx travel quicker then most pushbike.
rgren2 said
11:37 AM Feb 15, 2023
Push bikes can be relatively cheap, lotsa kids have them, human powered, there was a push quite a few years ago for them to be registered, nothing came of it. There is a register of bikes, this is to assist in the recovery of stolen bikes.
Kenzo said
02:14 PM Feb 15, 2023
Unlocked cars, how do they police open top sports cars, mokes etc., they cant be locked with windows wound up?.
Bas + Eve said
04:37 PM Feb 22, 2023
Stealing a car, writing off another 3 in the process: A slap on the wrist.
deverall11 said
10:48 PM Feb 22, 2023
Bas + Eve wrote:
Stealing a car, writing off another 3 in the process: A slap on the wrist.
Why are we not looking at the parents of these kids and holding them responsible. Surely blind freddy
can see this is parenting at its worst.
Perhaps if we explained to the parents of a 10/11/12/13 etc kid that they would be held responsible
financially for any damaged they caused and maybe put them in jail, ?????
Possum3 said
08:18 PM Feb 25, 2023
Last week in Emerald Qld; E-scooters were everywhere - youth that were driving them were swerving in and out of traffic at speed - On congested streets they divert along the centre-line or traffic islands.
I witnessed one youth cut in front of a tip truck with dog trailer causing the truck to swerve to other side of road fortunately oncoming traffic was able to stop.
The bananabenders appear to have no regard to road rules whatsoever, even driving motor vehicles along the sidewalk/s.
Gaylehere said
09:05 PM Feb 25, 2023
Had a chuckle at your last sentence Possum because it reminded me (some years ago now) of watching a person in a small car delivering junk mail to letter boxes by driving along the footpath and putting the junk mail in the boxes through their open car window. Cheers.
deverall11 said
01:39 PM Feb 26, 2023
Possum3 wrote:
.....
The bananabenders appear to have no regard to road rules whatsoever, even driving motor vehicles along the sidewalk/s.
Been told that road rules in Qld are just a guide.
RickJ said
09:53 AM Feb 27, 2023
deverall11 wrote:
Possum3 wrote:
.....
The bananabenders appear to have no regard to road rules whatsoever, even driving motor vehicles along the sidewalk/s.
Been told that road rules in Qld are just a guide.
Maybe this could slip into the joke section.
I dont know how the authorities could fine someone for not indicating in a roundabout when from my observation many motorists in the state of sunshine are actually in a *state of confusion* when negotiating a roundabout.
diggerop said
10:27 AM Feb 27, 2023
We know what were doing. Its the mexicans that cause the confusion.
deverall11 said
10:44 AM Feb 27, 2023
diggerop wrote:
We know what were doing. Its the mexicans that cause the confusion.
Mexicans or not, when I walked in the police station on Bribie Island and asked
the person behind the desk if using a blinker was optional in Qld, the reply came
in the form of a question: 'Are you from NSW?'.
Not sure what to make of it.
deverall11 said
10:50 AM Feb 27, 2023
RickJ wrote:
deverall11 wrote:
Possum3 wrote:
...
I dont know how the authorities could fine someone for not indicating in a roundabout when from my observation many motorists in the state of sunshine are actually in a *state of confusion* when negotiating a roundabout.
Have always been against indicating in a roundabout when going straight ahead. Indicating to turn left or right is no
different to any other intersection. The confusion lies in asking drivers to indicate when they are 'leaving' the roundabout.
They are not sure as to when this is meant to happen and are busy enough with the steering wheel let alone looking
for the indicator.
Why not simply use the same principle as described above.
Qlds have a habit of not indicating when they are in a dedicated turning lane. Guess I can understand the reasoning there.
Yes, changing lanes in a roundabout is where a lot of the problems arise.
In my view it is not a clever practice as it can be confusing to other drivers who may be in close proximity.
miroku12g said
12:09 PM Feb 28, 2023
I was always taught [in the mid 70's] to indicate when leaving a roundabout only, so the blue car in elliemike's YouTube clip wants to go strait on, he forgets to indicate left but leaves his indicator is still flashing right but continues straight on, frustrating for the car waiting to enter from the opposite direction.
Just my opinion, not saying I'm right
Miroku12g
msg said
09:04 PM Mar 2, 2023
Even a quick trip to the shops was traumatic this morning. Firstly, as soon as I got out of my suburb onto the main road there was a portable surveillance camera for what I don't know, I suppose it was to detect illegal phone use but I don't know. Then I started to think, had I been going too fast? If so, it was only momentarily as I was joining fast travelling traffic. Worry, worry, worry.
Then 200mtrs up the road were traffic lights Again cameras. You would be right saying you have nothing to worry about if you are doing the right thing. True. But I think to myself, Oh I had better stop on the orange light rather than get caught on a red light in the middle of the intersection. Did right thing and didn't even slam on the anchors. The car behind me got on his horn. Sat at the lights for perhaps five minutes. I was turning right. Very slow. Get round that corner and another set of lights about another 100mtrs up where I wanted to turn right again and waited an equally long time. Finally get the green arrow, and another turn right into the local shops. The car behind me didn't like that and I got blasted again. Yes I was indicating that i was going right.
The trip home was just as bad. I could have walked faster but too many bags to carry.
No, I'm not an old fuddy duddy driver, but I do insist on driving at the speed limit and no faster.
It seems as if there has been a shift in attitude. Not only about road safety but most other things to do with a safe and caring society. Seems its everyone for themselves, break the rules as much as you can, if you get caught, then it's just a matter of paying a fine and go on your merry way. No shame in that. The govt keeps putting in new restrictions and road rules to counter this and we have ended up with a highly restricted life. With so many rules and regulations we can hardly remember them.
This also applies to free camping. The camps have become just that "camps". Nobody obeys the rules, they do just as they like with no respect for the town and other campers and the camps are closed down. Sad Really.
Izabarack said
08:54 PM Mar 3, 2023
I just wish the Numpties from souther states now residing in Qld, would understand that it is not mandatory to travel less than one car length behind the car in front.
These were written in the Toowoomba Chronicle January, 2023;
Throwing an apple core out of the window: $575 and 2 demerit points. Despite being biodegradable, throwing an apple core or banana peel out of the window is still considered as dropping "injurious matter on the road".
Cutting through a service station: $349 and 3 demerit points. This tempting shortcut is illegal as it falls under the "drive on or over footpath" road rule.
Failing to leave room for a bike: $431 and 3 demerit points.
Using your horn inappropriately: Maximum fine $2611. A horn is only allowed to be used to warn other drivers of your position on the road, warn animals or as part of an antitheft or interlock device.
Disrupting a funeral procession: Maximum fine $2660.
Leaving your car unlocked: Maximum fine $2669. It is illegal to leave your car unlocked or with the windows open if you move more than 3 meters away from it.
Playing an instrument $1437. Planning on playing a recorder while driving or in the passenger seat? Reconsider.
Indicating at roundabouts: $86. You can be fined for failing to indicate when entering a roundabout, when in the roundabout and when leaving it.
Not giving way to horses: $130. If a rider indicates to you their horse is flighty, steer the car as far to the left as possible, turn off the engine and wait until the horse is far enough away that you're in no danger of startling it.
Wearing a seatbelt incorrectly: $1078 and 4 demerit points.
Speeding up while being overtaken: $86 fine and 2 demerit points.
Unnecessary noise and smoke: $431 and 2 demerit points.
Using your high beam headlights: Maximum fine of $2875. You must not have your headlights on high beam if another vehicle is closer than 200m to you - this includes when you are following someone and when they are driving towards you. You're allowed to flash your headlights briefly before overtaking another vehicle, but make sure they don't dazzle other road users.
Entering blocked intersections: Maximum fine $2875. You enter an intersection and you can't drive entirely through due to a crash or congestion.
Just thought I'd put these out there.
I wish the police would check out the roundabout at our local Aldi. Theyd clear the state debt in a week.
Failing to leave room for a bike.....They should get fined for riding 2 or more abreast when not in a bike lane.
Playing an instrument...Bugga! That means I can't play my drums now while driving.
In Victoria. and I would think all states, if traffic is still moving into an intersection and comes to a halt making you block the intersection it is not your fault, you shouldn't be fined.
If you enter an intersection with traffic stopped and you block it, illegal.
Shame they dont enforce this one
and are still employed. Surely they have better things to do. Maybe instructing Mr Plod on
how and when to enforce these new road rules.
Then again for fun in giving chase and issuing speeding fines. Very little chance of being
challenged in court. Besides, a fine has to be over a certain amount before it can be contested.
$86 does not make the cut.
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes
pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Throwing a LIGHTED butt out the window $1700
And good on them too!!!
Wait 'till the bushfires start.
Push bikes, a controversial subject but given the cost to the public purse when it all goes
pear shape, they should be made to contribute financially. Registration maybe?
Dont agree with this, but how about EBikes and Escooters, lets call for rego on these infernal machines.
add disability scooters, some are much to quick and some of the operators are very questionable.
I see a few of the disability mac registered, not all, if they drive on the road they should be registered.
That was in Hervey Bay - so I assume that applied to the rest of Queensland.
Murray
Ebikes & Escooters definitely. Curious as to why not pushbikes. They seem to fall in the same, if not,
very similar category. Both can have the same financial burden. Yes, most Exx travel quicker then most pushbike.
Unlocked cars, how do they police open top sports cars, mokes etc., they cant be locked with windows wound up?.
Why are we not looking at the parents of these kids and holding them responsible. Surely blind freddy
can see this is parenting at its worst.
Perhaps if we explained to the parents of a 10/11/12/13 etc kid that they would be held responsible
financially for any damaged they caused and maybe put them in jail, ?????
I witnessed one youth cut in front of a tip truck with dog trailer causing the truck to swerve to other side of road fortunately oncoming traffic was able to stop.
The bananabenders appear to have no regard to road rules whatsoever, even driving motor vehicles along the sidewalk/s.
Been told that road rules in Qld are just a guide.
Maybe this could slip into the joke section.
I dont know how the authorities could fine someone for not indicating in a roundabout when from my observation many motorists in the state of sunshine are actually in a *state of confusion* when negotiating a roundabout.
Mexicans or not, when I walked in the police station on Bribie Island and asked
the person behind the desk if using a blinker was optional in Qld, the reply came
in the form of a question: 'Are you from NSW?'.
Not sure what to make of it.
Have always been against indicating in a roundabout when going straight ahead. Indicating to turn left or right is no
different to any other intersection. The confusion lies in asking drivers to indicate when they are 'leaving' the roundabout.
They are not sure as to when this is meant to happen and are busy enough with the steering wheel let alone looking
for the indicator.
Why not simply use the same principle as described above.
Qlds have a habit of not indicating when they are in a dedicated turning lane. Guess I can understand the reasoning there.
Mexicans Roundabout Rules
Yes, changing lanes in a roundabout is where a lot of the problems arise.
In my view it is not a clever practice as it can be confusing to other drivers who may be in close proximity.
I was always taught [in the mid 70's] to indicate when leaving a roundabout only, so the blue car in elliemike's YouTube clip wants to go strait on, he forgets to indicate left but leaves his indicator is still flashing right but continues straight on, frustrating for the car waiting to enter from the opposite direction.
Just my opinion, not saying I'm right
Miroku12g
Even a quick trip to the shops was traumatic this morning. Firstly, as soon as I got out of my suburb onto the main road there was a portable surveillance camera for what I don't know, I suppose it was to detect illegal phone use but I don't know. Then I started to think, had I been going too fast? If so, it was only momentarily as I was joining fast travelling traffic. Worry, worry, worry.
Then 200mtrs up the road were traffic lights Again cameras. You would be right saying you have nothing to worry about if you are doing the right thing. True. But I think to myself, Oh I had better stop on the orange light rather than get caught on a red light in the middle of the intersection. Did right thing and didn't even slam on the anchors. The car behind me got on his horn. Sat at the lights for perhaps five minutes. I was turning right. Very slow. Get round that corner and another set of lights about another 100mtrs up where I wanted to turn right again and waited an equally long time. Finally get the green arrow, and another turn right into the local shops. The car behind me didn't like that and I got blasted again. Yes I was indicating that i was going right.
The trip home was just as bad. I could have walked faster but too many bags to carry.
No, I'm not an old fuddy duddy driver, but I do insist on driving at the speed limit and no faster.
It seems as if there has been a shift in attitude. Not only about road safety but most other things to do with a safe and caring society. Seems its everyone for themselves, break the rules as much as you can, if you get caught, then it's just a matter of paying a fine and go on your merry way. No shame in that. The govt keeps putting in new restrictions and road rules to counter this and we have ended up with a highly restricted life. With so many rules and regulations we can hardly remember them.
This also applies to free camping. The camps have become just that "camps". Nobody obeys the rules, they do just as they like with no respect for the town and other campers and the camps are closed down. Sad Really.
I just wish the Numpties from souther states now residing in Qld, would understand that it is not mandatory to travel less than one car length behind the car in front.