Little known road rules that can cost fines and demerit points

Nadine Morton
Updated March 8 2019 - 12:57pm, first published 12:55pm
LOCK IT: It's worth locking up your car, police say after two recent vehicle pursuits. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK
LOCK IT: It's worth locking up your car, police say after two recent vehicle pursuits. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

A $112 fine and the loss of three demerit points for standing more than three metres away from your unsecured vehicle might sound tough, but police say there are very good reasons for this law.

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Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Breaking news journalist at the Illawarra Mercury. Email: nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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