Young Driver Warned Over Little-Known Road Rule and $323 Fine
A young South Australian driver learns the hard way about a little-known road rule after receiving a warning and a hefty fine for her habit
South Australia, Charlotte Nicholls, Road Safety, Traffic Rules, Fines
Adelaide: So, there’s this young woman named Charlotte Nicholls who got pulled over while driving. She was just enjoying the summer vibes, with her arm hanging out the window, when a cop decided to flash his lights at her.
Turns out, it’s actually illegal to have any part of your body outside the car in South Australia. Who knew, right? Charlotte was shocked when the officer told her about it. She thought it was just a casual thing to do.
She mentioned that she doesn’t have air conditioning in her car, so she was just trying to cool off. But now she realizes it’s a “really bad habit.” The fine for this little slip-up? A whopping $221 plus a $102 levy, and she could’ve lost three demerit points too.
After the incident, Charlotte shared her experience online, and many people were surprised to learn about this rule. She said the officer was super professional and kind, and she felt grateful for just getting a warning.
It’s funny how many folks didn’t know this was a thing. Charlotte said a lot of people commented that they do the same thing all the time. It’s a reminder that sometimes we just don’t know the rules, even if we’ve been driving for years.
Across Australia, the fines for this kind of thing can vary. In New South Wales, for example, it can cost you around $349. So, if you’re driving around, maybe keep those arms inside the car!