fines

  • Is It Legal To Block Your Own Driveway?

    chrisjager

    24

    As everyone knows, it is illegal to park your vehicle across a residential driveway — but what if it’s your driveway? There are numerous circumstances where parking across your driveway is more convenient than pulling inside it; from quickly popping inside the house to dropping off another family member. If the driveway belongs to you…

  • Ask LH: Should I Contest This Traffic Fine?

    chrisjager

    13

    Dear Lifehacker, I received an infringement from the police for not stopping at a Give Way sign which I didn’t notice was there. However, I believe another involved driver was at fault. When I attempted to turn right, the other car wasn’t there. The only reason they did an emergency stop was because they failed…

  • Ask LH: Are Police Allowed To Harass Me On My Property?

    chrisjager

    37

    Dear Lifehacker, Last night, I was driving home at 3am on a provisional licence. As I entered my driveway the police pulled up and started grilling me about why I was driving outside of the P plate curfew. I have an exemption for work which I immediately showed to them. They subsequently couldn’t fine me…