Demerit points are one measure of unsafe or unlawful driving so it’s worthwhile knowing all about them. Did you know they can push up the price of your green slip for 3 years? Here are our top 10 tips on demerit points.
The first vehicle registration in NSW is always for 12 months. After that, you can choose a registration period each time you register your vehicle. Your registration period must match your green slip period. In some cases, you must register for 12 months but you can later switch to 6-month registration. Do you know when […]
Looking back at 2024, it was full of motoring surprises. This is our top 10 to round off the year. We’ll also be on the lookout for some more motoring surprises during 2025.
The best way to avoid getting demerit points is to follow the road rules. Many common traffic offences incur demerit points. During double demerit periods, you get twice the usual number for speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences. Being well informed helps you avoid getting demerit points.
Research shows women are safer drivers than men. They are less likely to die on the roads, take risks, drink drive or break the road rules. Yet this doesn’t mean their motor insurance is necessarily cheaper. In fact, men and women with the same details pay the same for a green slip.
Modern cars are brimming with new technologies to make the process of driving easier and safer. At the same time, are they breeding a false sense of security? We look at how modern cars may be better designed, but our driving skills could be getting worse.
Green slips for young drivers are expensive. They are new to the roads and lack of experience can be life threatening for them. In fact, road deaths in this age group are on the rise. By driving safely each year, young people should see the price of their greenslip come down.
Many people stick with what they know and buy the same brand and model of car more than once. When buying an electric car (EV), you may need a different mindset. Here is why you might buy an EV in 2024 and why you may prefer to wait.
Nearly 70,000 people have made a claim on their green slip since the reformed NSW CTP scheme began over 6 years ago. Find out who made these claims, why they claimed and how much they received.
Parents may dread or welcome the day their young adult wants to learn to drive. The process of learning to drive can be long, expensive and emotional. Find your way through L plates to P plates and help your learner drivers come out safely on the other side.