In Australia, pedestrian zones (often called pedestrian malls) are streets legally reserved for people on foot. General traffic is not allowed unless specifically authorised (for example, emergency vehicles or vehicles with a council permit during set delivery windows). Shared zones are different: cars may enter, but pedestrians have absolute priority…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have introduced major changes to the Philippines Speed Limit Law 2025. These reforms bring lower speed limits, higher fines, more demerit points, and strict enforcement under the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP). Overspeeding has been one of the top…
Australia has rolled out tougher driving penalties in 2025 with a strong focus on mobile phone use behind the wheel. Distracted driving is one of the biggest contributors to road accidents, and the government has responded with higher fines, stricter bans, and AI-powered enforcement technology. From checking a text at…
In 2025, Australian road safety authorities have issued renewed warnings for drivers about the dangers of footwear choices behind the wheel. While there is no direct law banning driving in slippers, thongs, or barefoot, wearing unsafe footwear could result in penalties if it causes a driver to lose proper control…
Australia’s road authorities are intensifying their crackdown on distracted driving, with a special focus on one risky trend—taking selfies while driving. What may seem like a harmless snap for Instagram or TikTok can now result in immediate licence suspension, hefty fines, and multiple demerit points. With road deaths linked to…
A built-up area is usually where you see regular street lighting or closely spaced buildings (think towns, suburbs, shopping strips). Roads outside built-up areas include highways and rural roads between towns. If there’s no speed sign, the default rules for that state or territory apply. Always remember: posted signs override…
Singapore’s 2025 driving law reforms usher in a new era of stricter enforcement, judicial flexibility, and modernised regulations—all aimed at boosting road safety and ensuring fairer, more proportionate penalties. From revamped sentencing rules to updated probation and license regimes, these changes mark a pragmatic shift in how the city-state handles…
Australia is famous for having some of the world’s strictest road safety rules. In 2025, a new law shocked many drivers: if you play loud music while driving, you could face a fine of up to $5,800. This update is part of the government’s larger plan to reduce distractions, improve…
If you’re a new driver (or a parent of one), 2025 brings clarity—not a national overhaul, but important state-level updates plus tougher enforcement in some places. The big confirmed change is in Western Australia (passenger limits for red P drivers), while NSW continues strict mobile-phone bans for L/P drivers with…