The maximum alcohol concentration in the blood allowed to those who are at the wheel is 0.05 BAC (blood alcohol concentration). The one for those driving, but has not yet obtained the license is 0.00 BAC.
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- a phone while is absolutely illegal to hold in your hand is at the helm, it is to talk about it to send messages.
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You cannot hold the phone even when away from your face and with your hands free, even if the vehicle you are driving is completely stopped in traffic. In NSW if you break this rule near a school, the fine is $ 397 and you lose 4 points in the license.
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- the orange light if you have time to stop.
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Both in NSW and in Victoria the offense corresponds to that which is contracted by passing with red: 397 dollars and three points less in the license in NSW, 282 dollars and three demerit points in Victoria.
- Do not stop the vehicle at a stop sign breaking the highway code.
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Stopping means that the vehicle must be absolutely still. $ 282 fine and three demerit points in Victoria and $ 298 and three demerit points in NSW for those committing this infringement.
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- It is forbidden to play the horn and put your hand out the window to say hello.
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The fine for this traffic offense code can reach 600 dollars and three demerit points (NSW).
- It is forbidden to ride with an animal on your lap.
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$ 397 fine and three demerit points in NSW, 211 in Victoria.
- It is allowed to drive barefoot.
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If the alternative is to drive with flip flops or heels, driving barefoot is even indicated .