Articles by Candace Sutton

Last week a Brisbane man left his car parked with a window down three to four centimetres to let the hot air escape on a scorching summer's day. Queensland police fined Julian Harris $44. Public outrage at the fine didn't stop police delivering Mr Harris a lecture via the media, saying he was "lucky to get off so lightly".Jake Sloman was riding along the Logan Highway on Monday when he stretched his leg. Bang! The cops pulled him over and fined him a whopping $146. The offence? "Fail to keep both feet on footrest". The fine has caused outrage on Twitter and on Sloman's Facebook page, with people saying taking this particular road rule to the letter would mean almost every motorcycle rider would be liable to be fined.Road rules in all Australian states are a minefield, full of pitfalls that can cost drivers money for falling foul of the numerous obscure regulations. For example, are you intending to venture out in your car today with, say, your pet cat or dog or your child on your lap? Be prepared for an on-the-spot fine.Ever left your fog lights on after the mist or smoke has cleared? You're open slather to any on duty cop. Driving at night without a car registration light or just used your horn because the car in front of you is too slow? Again, you could be liable for both fines and a loss of points.The list of rules is so long and convoluted with references to things such as "dragon's teeth" and "pelican crossings", it is almost impossible for any person to know every one. But with state governments not averse to filling treasury coffers by way of stringently enforcing their rules of the road, news.com.au has done the homework for readers and published a list of the little-known regulations that could catch you unawares - and clear up a few myths.Read the list at news.com.au