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| Title : |
Injured on the road? |
| Description : |
Consumer resource describing the procedures to be followed by persons injured in a motor vehicle accident. |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents |
| Author : |
Law Society of NSW |
| Date Modified : |
2003-02-07 |
| Web Page : |
http://www.lawsociety.com.au/community/publicationsandfaqs/ legalquestions/Injuredontheroad/index.htm
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| Title : |
Bicycle laws and penalties |
| Description : |
Under NSW legislation a bicycle is considered as a vehicle. As such, cyclists are required to obey the road rules, including stopping at red lights or Stop signs, Giving Way as indicated by signage and giving hand signals when changing direction. As cyclists have responsibilities when using the road system, they also have the right, like other vehicles, to use the road and be shown courtesy and care by other road users. |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/cyclingrules. html
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| Title : |
Roundabouts |
| Description : |
The roundabout sign means Slow Down, prepare to Give Way and if necessary stop to avoid a collision.So, as you're approaching a roundabout, you must get into the correct lane, indicate if turning, and give way to traffic already on the roundabout. |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/roundabouts.html
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| Title : |
Motorcycle penalties |
| Description : |
In NSW, riders of motorcycles, and any passengers, must wear approved motorcycle helmets. There are no exceptions. |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ motorcycles.html
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| Title : |
Seat Belt Penalties |
| Description : |
The 2001 Road Safety Task Force recommended increased penalties for non-use of seat belts. These recommendations have been adopted to improve road safety and reduce the road toll. |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ seatbelts.html
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| Title : |
Other Driving Offences |
| Description : |
This is a list of some of the more serious offences and their penalties. |
| Subject : |
Crime, Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ serioustrafficoffences/otherdrivoffences.html
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| Title : |
Serious Traffic Offences |
| Description : |
There are tough penalties in force for speeding, drink- driving, unlicensed driving and other serious driving offences in NSW (see links above right). Immediate roadside licence suspension may also apply for certain speeding, drink-driving and other serious offences causing death or grievous bodily harm. |
| Subject : |
Courts, Crime, Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ serioustrafficoffences/index.html
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| Title : |
Demerit Points Scheme FAQs |
| Description : |
You can enquire about the demerit points currently on your driver's licence or request a copy of your driving record (you will need to have your driver's licence with you) in the following ways |
| Subject : |
Motor vehicle accidents, Motor vehicles, Traffic offences |
| Author : |
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority |
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| Web Page : |
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ demeritpoints/demerit_point_faqs.html
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| Title : |
RTA-Young Drivers Site. |
| Description : |
This site explores the topic of young drivers. It covers topics such as crashes involving young drivers, recent initiatives and possible new initiatives aimed at improving road safety for young drivers. |
| Subject : |
Children & young people, Guides to the law, Motor vehicle accidents, Safety |
| Author : |
Roads and Traffic Authority. |
| Date Modified : |
29.11.2004 |
| Web Page : |
http://www.youngdrivers.com.au/
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| Title : |
Regulated Costs - Motor Accident Compensation |
| Description : |
If a motor accident occurred on or after the 5 October 1999, costs related to personal injury or death claims arising out of the accident are regulated by the Motor Accident Compensation Act 1999 and the Motor Accident Compensation Regulation (No 2) 1999. |
| Subject : |
Legal costs, Motor vehicle accidents |
| Author : |
Office of the Legal Services Commissioner |
| Date Modified : |
23/11/2004 |
| Web Page : |
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/olsc/ll_olsc.nsf/pages/ OLSC_factsheet8
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