Heavier fines and new road rules coming into force from July 1
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Australia's new and stricter traffic rules now in effect: Here's what you should know before driving
With effect from 1 July, Australia has introduced stricter traffic laws aimed at reducing road accidents. These new rules include heavier fines for using mobile phones while driving, tougher speed limits, and stricter seat belt enforcement. In this podcast, SBS Hindi explores what these changes mean for drivers across the country and why staying informed is more important than ever before you hit the road. Join road safety expert Ronak Shah as he

Heavier fines and new road rules coming into force from July 1
Many motorists face higher fines as the new financial year also ushers in new road rules across Australia...
Driving involves much more than mastering the steering wheel . It also means knowing and respecting a set of rules that guarantee the safety of everyone on the road. Among them, signage plays a key role : guide, warns and regulates the behavior of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. However, with the passage of time, the social context, technologies and forms of mobility evolve... and with them, the language of signals must also do so. Therefore,…
When you take the road, you have to be particularly vigilant. Of course, you have to pay attention to the other users, but also to respect the rules of the Road Code. And among them, all those relating to speed. Because the radars are now more and more numerous, and it is difficult to escape them. Especially since there are all types of them. One thinks of the single cabins, but also the sections or turrets. Not to mention the urban radars, but …
Starting July 1: Illegal to Have Cell Phone in Hand While Driving in Iowa - KCHA NEWS - Charles City's News, Weather & Sports
Starting Tuesday (07.01), it is illegal for Iowa motorists to hold a cell phone, scroll through it or watch videos on it while driving. That’s Chickasaw County Sheriff Ryan Shawver, …
The Directorate of Road Safety of La Rioja reported that as of July 1, 2025, new amounts will begin to govern infractions for positive alcoholemia and for non-use of the helmet. Alcoholemia Minimum Infraction: $248,800 Average Infraction: $497,600 Maximum Infraction: $995,200 Lack of helmet Single Fine: $93,300 From the area of road control and prevention they reiterated the importance of respecting traffic rules, avoiding driving under the effe…
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