Driver faces thousands in fines over another simple road rule
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Driving on the open road can be a liberating experience.
Yet, it also comes with the responsibility of keeping everyone on the road safe.
For drivers based in one state, there's a road rule that could lead to a hefty fine when ignored.
It's a rule some might overlook, but recent incidents show that it's one that the police have been taking seriously.
On 22 November, NSW Police spotted a driver cruising along the Hume Highway in the state's Southern Tablelands.
The driver was travelling west in the right-hand lane for an extended period without overtaking, turning right, or avoiding obstructions.
Despite passing several signs stating, 'Keep left unless overtaking,' the driver continued in the right lane.
Upon pulling the vehicle over, police discovered that the learner driver incorrectly used P-plates on the vehicle.
According to state laws, learner drivers must be accompanied by a fully licenced supervisor.
In this man's case, the other passenger in the vehicle was a woman with a P1 licence, tending to a small child in the rear passenger seat.
The man faced multiple penalties and was suspended from driving for three months.
This man's case was not an isolated incident, as right-hand lane driving offences have been on the rise.
Last August, authorities penalised another driver on the M5 in NSW.
In one case, a P-plater was fined $410 and lost two demerit points for failing to keep left despite multiple signs and even a police car following them for three kilometres.
Police have urged motorists to keep the rule in mind.
Astor Legal Avinash Singh commented on the severity of the rule.
'On a road where there is a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, you must not drive in the right lane unless you're overtaking. You can incur a fine of up to $2,200 for disobeying this rule.'
In a similar incident in Victoria, a 42-year-old man was caught driving in the right lane without overtaking on the Geelong Ring Road.
This resulted in $198 worth of fines and two demerit points.
For seasoned drivers, it's a reminder to refresh your knowledge of road rules, as they could change over time.
Keeping up to date with the latest regulations can help you avoid fines and demerit points and, more importantly, keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
Have you ever been caught violating this rule? Do you have any driving tips everyone can keep in mind? Share your experiences and driving advice with us in the comments below.
Yet, it also comes with the responsibility of keeping everyone on the road safe.
For drivers based in one state, there's a road rule that could lead to a hefty fine when ignored.
It's a rule some might overlook, but recent incidents show that it's one that the police have been taking seriously.
On 22 November, NSW Police spotted a driver cruising along the Hume Highway in the state's Southern Tablelands.
The driver was travelling west in the right-hand lane for an extended period without overtaking, turning right, or avoiding obstructions.
Despite passing several signs stating, 'Keep left unless overtaking,' the driver continued in the right lane.
Upon pulling the vehicle over, police discovered that the learner driver incorrectly used P-plates on the vehicle.
The violator was caught driving a Subaru Forester. Image Credit: Facebook/Traffic and Highway Patrol Command-NSW Police Force
According to state laws, learner drivers must be accompanied by a fully licenced supervisor.
In this man's case, the other passenger in the vehicle was a woman with a P1 licence, tending to a small child in the rear passenger seat.
The man faced multiple penalties and was suspended from driving for three months.
This man's case was not an isolated incident, as right-hand lane driving offences have been on the rise.
Last August, authorities penalised another driver on the M5 in NSW.
In one case, a P-plater was fined $410 and lost two demerit points for failing to keep left despite multiple signs and even a police car following them for three kilometres.
Police have urged motorists to keep the rule in mind.
Astor Legal Avinash Singh commented on the severity of the rule.
'On a road where there is a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, you must not drive in the right lane unless you're overtaking. You can incur a fine of up to $2,200 for disobeying this rule.'
In a similar incident in Victoria, a 42-year-old man was caught driving in the right lane without overtaking on the Geelong Ring Road.
This resulted in $198 worth of fines and two demerit points.
For seasoned drivers, it's a reminder to refresh your knowledge of road rules, as they could change over time.
Keeping up to date with the latest regulations can help you avoid fines and demerit points and, more importantly, keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
