Introduction

This chapter deals with common driving offences and penalties that people who drive in Victoria should be familiar with. Unless otherwise mentioned, the term ‘motor vehicle’ refers to both a motorbike and a motor car. The word ‘driver’ refers to both a motorcyclist and a car driver. All common minor traffic offences are referred to as ‘road rules offences’.

Introduction

Chapter: 6.8: Driving offences

Contributor: Peter Lynch, Accredited Criminal Lawyer, and Madeleine Lynch, Lawyer, Fitzroy Legal Service

Current as of: 1 September 2024

Law Handbook Page: 581

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