Photos to take at an accident scene
The scene, and the damage to all vehicles with their number plates.
Not reporting an accident to your insurer
Your claim may be declined and you lose your No Claims Discount.
Valuables left in the car
Keep them out of sight or in the boot.
Parking lots for persons with disabilities
Only for vehicles displaying a valid disabled parking label.
Why record the serial numbers (IMEI) of your laptop and phone
To help the police if they are stolen.
Electronic Parking System (EPS) car parks
Short-term parking is charged per minute, read from your In-Vehicle Unit.
Lock your vehicle with valuables out of sight, look around when you park, and leave it secured.
Warming up a modern engine before driving
Not needed: it warms up faster when driven at moderate speed.
Fuel saving from eco-driving
Reporting an accident to your insurer
Always, even with no visible damage. Report it and bring your vehicle to an approved centre within 24 hours or by the next working day.
Display enough coupons, with the tabs torn off completely. Tampered coupons are a serious offence.
Leaving the engine running while stationary (not because of traffic)
An offence, with a fine of up to $5,000.
Saving fuel with the air-conditioner
Do not set it too cold; raise the fan speed instead.
Checking tyre pressure to save fuel
After an accident: tow trucks and workshops
Avoid unauthorised ones. Call your insurer's hotline.
Tap the card to flip it. Use the arrow keys or swipe to move.
All flash card sets