If traffic fines are supposed to deter people, then fixed fines deter low income earners more than wealthy people. A new report by an Australian thinktank proposes Australia adopts the Finnish method of basing traffic fines on income. Read More
Every January, we trawl through hundreds of emails and calls to find the burning green slip questions you asked us during the year. Some questions turn up again and again. In fact, the top 4 in this list of green slip questions appear every year. Read More
New cars are full of car safety features designed to make your driving more convenient and safer. The question is whether they actually do. Some drivers say they’re not always convenient and research suggests they’re not always that safe. Find out why. Read More
Are you confused about green slip prices? Maybe you received a surprisingly high renewal price from your current insurer. Do you wonder why prices vary so much? Here are 5 things that affect your green slip price. Read More
Demerit points are one measure of unsafe or unlawful driving so it’s worthwhile knowing all about them. Did you know they can push up the price of your green slip for 3 years? Here are our top 10 tips on demerit points. Read More
The average motorist fills up their car with fuel once a week. Most of us want to pay the lowest prices. There are two main ways you can save money on fuel. First, use fuel apps or sites and second, take advantage of movements in petrol price cycles. Read More
The first vehicle registration in NSW is always for 12 months. After that, you can choose a registration period each time you register your vehicle. Your registration period must match your green slip period. In some cases, you must register for 12 months but you can later switch to 6-month registration. Do you know when vehicle registration expires? Read More
Looking back at 2024, it was full of motoring surprises. This is our top 10 to round off the year. We’ll also be on the lookout for some more motoring surprises during 2025. Read More
The best way to avoid getting demerit points is to follow the road rules. Many common traffic offences incur demerit points. During double demerit periods, you get twice the usual number for speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences. Being well informed helps you avoid getting demerit points. Read More
Do you need a green slip for your motorcycle in 2025? Motorcycle green slips can be costly because riding a motorcycle is risky. Riders have a higher chance of serious injuries or death in a road accident. Find out how much it could cost you to buy a greenslip for a motorcycle. Read More
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