NSW To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions

The NSW Government has decided to adopt Stage 1 of the the Federal Government’s Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia. This means that as from Friday, 15 May 2020 the previous restrictions will be eased to allow the following: outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people...

Unlawful Arrest

  A decision of the High Court of Australia shines a light on how the Police can get it wrong when arresting someone. In NSW v Robinson [2019] HCA 46 (4 Dec 2019) the Court decided that the arrest of a man was unlawful as the arresting officer had no intention at...

Change to 40 km/hr Slow Down Road Rule

Change to 40 km/hr Slow Down Road Rule From 26 September 2019 the road rule requiring motorists to slow down to 40 km/hr when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing blue or red lights has been changed. The rule has been expanded to also apply when...

New Road Rule Concerning Emergency Vehicles

New Road Rule Concerning Emergency Vehicles A new road rule now requires motorists to slow down to 40 km/hr when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying blue or red flashing lights and to not increase speed until a safe distance past the vehicle. The rule...