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Changes of road rules and tougher penalties in 2020

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A woman talking on her phone while driving - ILLEGAL. Source: AAP

In 2020, Australian drivers see the change of road rules and tougher penalties.


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By Justin Sungil Park

Source: SBS




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In 2020, Australian drivers see the change of road rules and tougher penalties.


From January 1, Western Australian Government scraps regular speed camera location updates from the WA Police Force.

The penalty for illegally using your mobile phone while driving increased from $400 fine to $1000 fine in Queensland.

From January 17, NSW drivers busted throwing lit cigarettes from their car will be slugged with a $660 fine.

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