Motorists take note: Double Demerits are now active in select states and territories across Australia, which makes it a lot easier to lose your licence. Drivers in NSW will also need to be extra mindful of phone-detecting camera this year, which are now in operation across the state. Here's what you need to know.

What kind of idiot takes the Inner Loop to the Outer Loop without merging into the HOV lane on red? Why the hell would you take the highway past Broadway during rush hour without a bumper guard on your parallel parker? But really, what do we need to know before driving in your city, so we can avoid being that idiot out-of-towner screwing up your commute?

Australian city workers' average commute has blown out to a colossal 66 minutes per day. This is a 20% increase from the average in 2002. Find out how your commute compares here.

Google Maps has expanded its traffic features in Australia. The app will now display the speed limit for roads you’re currently on, as well as the location of various key pieces of traffic information — including mobile speed trackers and traffic cameras. Here's how to access the new features.

The US Lifehacker staff works out of Times Square in New York, which means we’re constantly under the threat of being hit by a passing car. Just today, an SUV nearly ran me over, even though it had a red light.

We all love the convenience of mapping apps, but many of us would prefer that the app stick with a route we know is golden, rather than rerouting us all over the place to save a few minutes in traffic.

It's a long weekend, you guys! That means family visits, winter hikes and traffic headaches. Now, in my family we generally we decide to pack up right after Friday breakfast, but because we have two small kids and are fairly disorganised, we inevitably end up leaving at pretty much the worst possible time for long-weekend travel: After lunch on Friday.

Before you run through a red light because it's been five minutes and come on already, there may be a few ways you can get the light to turn green. This video breaks down how to do it.

Motorists travelling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning are experiencing huge delays after a man climbed into the bridge's southern arch. Police and emergency services have closed several lanes as they attempt to communicate with the climber.

If you've ever encountered a "phantom traffic jam" or traffic slowdown that doesn't seem to have an apparent cause, it was probably some jackwagon tailgating somebody. Researchers at MIT found that not only does tailgating not get you anywhere faster, it actually creates traffic jams that shouldn't exist.

The 2016 Australian Commuting Survey explores how we travel to and from work and the various ways it affects us. This infographic breaks down the chief findings - including our #1 pet peeve while driving and using public transport.

Driving (or idling) in bad traffic isn't just a soul sucking use of your precious hours on this earth, it's also rough on your physical well-being. And if you drive with the windows down you'll be exposed to even more pollutants, particularly if you live in a smog-prone area or a part of the country prone to bush fires. But you can mitigate the amount of air pollution around you by activating your car's best creature comfort.

The Easter holiday period is a bad time for road fatalities - so police will be cracking down on motorists in select states and territories. We explain where double demerits apply and the various traffic offences they apply to.

Google Maps is hands-down one of the best navigation apps on Android and iPhone, but considering most of us use it while driving, it's easy to miss some of its features. Whether you're new to Google Maps or a veteran, let's take a look at the best ways to get the most out of it.

If you live less than 50 meteres from a major road, you may be more likely to develop dementia.

That's what that results of a recent study looking at 6.6 million people has found, the first to investigate the link between living close to heavy traffic and the onset of major neurodegenerative diseases.

Petrol prices have dropped significantly in the last three months, a trend that is expected to continue into the Christmas and New Year period, according to the ACCC - who says you should still be shopping around.

Have a horrible, no-good, terrible commute every day? To make things a little easier on yourself, Arduino shield-maker 1Sheeld shows off how to hack a clock to change colour depending on traffic conditions.

As the saying goes, you're not stuck in traffic. You are traffic. Whenever you're on the highway with a thousand other cars crawling along at a snail's pace, you may feel helpless, but there are things you can do to help ease congestion.

Waze announced a new feature today that will allow events planners to enter in upcoming roads closures for things like sporting events and marathons.