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Driving can be fun, but safety is key. Whether you’re going on a road trip or running errands, our top tips will help ensure that you, your family, and your furry friends stay safe along the way.

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Ambulance with lights flashing stopped at a roadside emergency
Ambulance with lights flashing stopped at a roadside emergency
Road rules when passing emergency vehicles
Road rules when passing emergency vehicles
Drivers and riders are required to reduce speed when passing stationary emergency vehicles displaying flashing blue, red, or amber lights.
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Police checking drivers licence
15 weird road rules you need to know
15 weird road rules you need to know
Here are 15 weird and obscure NSW road rules every driver should know — from fog lights to feet on dashboards, stay road-legal and avoid surprise fines.
Bridie Schmidt
130 km/h road sign in Northern Territory Australia
130 km/h road sign in Northern Territory Australia
How do Australia’s speed limits compare to the rest of the world?
How do Australia’s speed limits compare to the rest of the world?
Australia was once home to unlimited speed limits on isolated roads, but the story today is much different.
Sam Charlwood
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A NSW school zone road sign
NSW and ACT school zones
NSW and ACT school zones
School zones include roads near schools and designated drop-off areas, and may have crossing supervisors to ensure child safety.
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A man sits in a car with a vape in his hand
A man sits in a car with a vape in his hand
The dangers of smoking and driving
The dangers of smoking and driving
Even though lighting up behind the wheel is not explicitly prohibited, it can pose serious risks including driver distraction and bushfires.
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An unbroken yellow line on the side of a suburban road
An unbroken yellow line on the side of a suburban road
Ask NRMA: What do solid yellow lines on the kerbside mean?
Ask NRMA: What do solid yellow lines on the kerbside mean?
Discover the meaning behind solid yellow lines on kerbs in NSW and how they indicate strict no-stopping zones under Australian road rules.
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Close-up of a driver's hand using a mobile phone
Close-up of a driver's hand using a mobile phone
What's the law around mobile phones and driving?
What's the law around mobile phones and driving?
Check the rules that apply to fully licensed, learner and provisional drivers and motorcyclists around mobile phone use while driving.
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Drive safely on our country roads
Drive safely on our country roads
Drive safely on our country roads
Drive safely on our country roads
Join us in Rural Road Safety Month to protect lives on NSW country roads. Learn how local knowledge and safe driving habits can prevent fatalities.
The NRMA
A mother kisses her baby before putting her in her baby seat
A mother kisses her baby before putting her in her baby seat
Tips for buying and selling car child car seats
Tips for buying and selling car child car seats
Here are our tips for choosing the right child car seat and how to dispose it when you don't need it any more.
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Putting on a seatbelt
Putting on a seatbelt
What are the rules when it comes to wearing a seatbelt?
What are the rules when it comes to wearing a seatbelt?
Learn the rules for wearing a seatbelt in NSW, including fines, penalties, and how mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras enforce compliance.
Jeffrey Aguas

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