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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
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ serioustrafficoffences/index.html

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Title : Speeding Penalties
Description : If your vehicle is detected by a fixed speed camera, mobile speed camera or Police Officer you will incur a fine and loss of licence demerit points.
Subject : Motor vehicles, Police, Traffic offences
Author : Roads and Traffic Authority
Date Modified : 2002-24-12
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ speeding.html

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Title : Road Users' Handbook
Description : The Road Users Handbook explains the main rules which apply to all road users and must be read and understood if you want to hold a driver licence in NSW.
Subject : Traffic offences
Author : Roads and Traffic Authority
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/ road_user_handbook_english_print.pdf

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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
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/cyclingrules. html

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Title : Mobile phones and driving
Description : It is illegal to drive or ride a vehicle while using a hand- held mobile phone. The penalty is a significant fine and three demerit points.
Subject : Motor vehicles, Traffic offences
Author : NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/driverdistractions/ index.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
Date Modified :
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
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ seatbelts.html

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Title : Immediate Licence Suspension
Description : Police may immediately suspend and confiscate your licence if you are detected:Committing a serious driving offence causing death or grievous bodily harm. Speeding in excess of 45 km/h over the speed limit. With a middle or high range prescribed concentration of alcohol or committing other serious alcohol-related offences.
Subject : Motor vehicles, Police, Traffic offences
Author : NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ licence_suspension.html

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Title : Unlicenced driving offences
Description : Unlicenced driving offences.
Subject : Motor vehicles, Traffic offences
Author : NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ serioustrafficoffences/unlicdrivoffences.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
Date Modified :
Web Page : http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/ serioustrafficoffences/otherdrivoffences.html

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