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How Australians can be fined for playing loud music in their car – and other ridiculous rules that will leave you scratching your head
- Different states in Australia can fine you for a range of normal everyday activities
- You can be fined for playing loud music, leaving your car unlocked, or swearing
- Check out the list below to make sure you don’t receive a hefty fine in the mail
Several everyday acts can see you cop hefty fines in several Australian states.
Seemingly harmless crimes can cost Aussies several hundreds of dollars in fines thanks to these strange laws.
Here is what you need to know to avoid getting into trouble:
People in NSW that have not registered a dog at least six months old or a cat least four months old can face a fine up to $5,500
1. Unregistered pets
People in NSW that have not registered a dog at least six months old or a cat least four months old can face a fine up to $5,500.
On-the-spot fines for failed registration are $275 but can go up if the animal is dangerous, unrestricted, or menacing.
Some states will fine car owners that don’t lock their doors or leave their windows wound down more than five centimetres
2. Not locking your car
Some states will fine car owners that don’t lock their doors or leave their windows wound down.
In Victoria, drivers can be fined up to $360 if they leave their unattended vehicle unlocked.
Owners can also be fined if they leave their windows wound down more than five centimetres.
Dirty-mouthed Aussies can be fined if they are caught swearing in public places like parks, beaches and shopping centres
3. Using offensive language
Dirty-mouthed Aussies can be fined if they are caught swearing in public places like parks, beaches and shopping centres.
The Summary Offenses Act 1988 states: ‘a person must not use offensive language in or near, or within hearing from, a public place or a school.’
Offenders can be fined up to $660 or be required to complete up to 100 hours of community service.
Hoons in Queensland can cop a fine of up to $175 for playing loud music from their car while offenders in NSW can be fined $200
4. Playing loud music
Hoons in Queensland can cop a fine of up to $175 for playing loud music from their car while offenders in NSW can be fined $200.
The law was brought in to reduce noise pollution on the road.
Police will usually warn drivers if their music is too loud but can fine if the tunes aren’t turned down.
A Queensland fishermen was fined $365 and copped three demerit points for not wearing a seatbelt while on the boat ramp
5. Seatbelts on boat ramps
Make sure you’ve got your seatbelt on next time your take your boat out on the water.
A Queensland fishermen was fined $365 and copped three demerit points for not wearing a seatbelt while on the boat ramp.
People in a vehicle moving in a ‘forward motion’ are required to wear a seatbelt in ‘road-related’ areas.
People ‘testing’ out fruit from the supermarket are technically shoplifting and risk hefty fines
6. Fruit tasting
People ‘testing’ out fruit from the supermarket are technically shoplifting and risk hefty fines.
Charges for anyone caught shoplifting vary depending on whether the item is valued under $2,000.
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