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Driving Laws and Mobile Phones

Driving Laws and Mobile Phones

In-attention whilst driving accounts for a large proportion of fatalities on our roads. Reports show that in Western Australia, between 2016 and 2020, 524 deaths were attributed to inattentive drivers, with mobile phone use while driving posing the greatest risk to...
Driving Laws and Mobile Phones

Overhaul of WA’s Mental Impairment Act

This year the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 (WA) was reformed by the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (WA), bringing WA in line with other State legislation. The new 2023 Act applies to accused persons who are unfit to stand trial (section...
Driving Laws and Mobile Phones

King’s Birthday Long Weekend 2023 – Double Demerits

During the King’s Birthday Long Weekend, the Western Australian Police will be issuing Double Demerits for the following offences: Speeding Drink or drug driving Failing to wear a seatbelt and child restraint Running a red light Illegal use of a mobile phone while...
Driving Laws and Mobile Phones

COVID-19 Update

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has issued a Public Notice regarding the current COVID-19 Pandemic. The Notice issued the below directions that are effective immediately: Court Buildings Any person who has flu-like symptoms or who has travelled overseas in the...
Double Demerits this Labour Day Long Weekend

Double Demerits this Labour Day Long Weekend

From 12.01am Friday 28 February 2020 until 11.59pm Monday 2 March 2020 double demerit points will be in place for the following offences: Drink or drug driving Speeding Failing to wear a seat-belt/child restraint Running a red light Illegal use of a mobile phone while...