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
The real cost of having demerit points on your licence is higher than you think. Did you know each demerit point you incur lasts for 40 months? This means you could reach the limit and lose your licence. You could also pay up to a third more for your greenslip for 3 years. Read More
Research shows women are safer drivers than men. They are less likely to die on the roads, take risks, drink drive or break the road rules. Yet this doesn’t mean their motor insurance is necessarily cheaper. In fact, men and women with the same details pay the same for a green slip. Read More
Modern cars are brimming with new technologies to make the process of driving easier and safer. At the same time, are they breeding a false sense of security? We look at how modern cars may be better designed, but our driving skills could be getting worse. Read More
Green slips for young drivers are expensive. They are new to the roads and lack of experience can be life threatening for them. In fact, road deaths in this age group are on the rise. By driving safely each year, young people should see the price of their greenslip come down. Read More
There has been a recent, unacceptable increase in road trauma in NSW. In February 2024, the government held a Road Safety Forum to explore what could be done about it. One idea was popular – use average speed cameras for light vehicles as well as trucks. Has their time come at last? Read More
If you drive a lot, the chances are you appreciate it when other drivers are courteous towards you. Courteous driving is more than just following the road rules. In fact, there are some unwritten road rules that help to make everyone’s drive more enjoyable. Read More
Parents may dread or welcome the day their young adult wants to learn to drive. The process of learning to drive can be long, expensive and emotional. Find your way through L plates to P plates and help your learner drivers come out safely on the other side. Read More
Some people are injured so badly in a road accident they need treatment and care for the rest of their lives. Your green slip covers lifetime injuries through the Lifetime Care and Support scheme. This is why you pay the Fund Levy with your green slip. Read More
Owning and driving a car in NSW can be expensive, so why waste money on unnecessary penalties? We’ve compiled a list of top 10 money mistakes that vehicle owners can avoid. Read More
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