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Can You Drive Your Vehicle After a Not at Fault Accident?

<p>Many people who are involved in a not at fault accident are unsure about whether their vehicle is drivable immediately following the accident. To be able to drive your vehicle away from the accident scene, you need to make sure it meets the standards for roadworthiness in your state.</p><h2>What Is A Roadworthy Vs An Unroadworthy Vehicle?</h2><p>If your vehicle is roadworthy, it means that it is in suitable operating condition and meets the accepted standards for safe driving on the road. If you’ve been involved in a minor accident, your vehicle may still meet the standards for roadworthiness in your state.</p><p>However, if your vehicle is unroadworthy, it means that it is not suitable or safe enough to be used on the road. After a more severe car accident, you may not be able to leave the accident scene in your vehicle and will need to arrange a towing service. Remember that it is unlawful to drive an unroadworthy vehicle in Australia.</p><p><img alt="If your vehicle is unroadworthy following an accident, you'll need to arrange a towing service. Right2Drive can assist with this, or provide you with guidance on how to arrange a towing service yourself." src="https://www.right2drive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023.05.03-Blog-Post-Image-1.jpg" title="" resizable="false"></p><h2>How To Check If Your Car Is Roadworthy</h2><p>Under normal circumstances, you would need to obtain a Certificate of Roadworthiness from a licenced vehicle tester. Keep in mind that although Right2Drive is Australia’s leading accident loan car provider, we are not a licenced vehicle tester and are therefore unable to confirm roadworthiness of a vehicle.</p><p>However, we are able to advise you on instances when a vehicle may&nbsp;not&nbsp;be considered roadworthy:</p><ul><li><p>Smashed car windscreen or windows.</p></li><li><p>Smashed or broken side mirror.</p></li><li><p>Damage to suspension, steering, or braking systems.</p></li><li><p>Leaking oil.</p></li><li><p>Body flaws (like panel damage) have been sustained.</p></li><li><p>Damaged or broken headlights or taillights.</p></li><li><p>Seat and seatbelts are damaged.</p></li><li><p>Airbags have been deployed.</p></li><li><p>Vehicle boot has been damaged and cannot be opened or closed.</p></li><li><p>Fumes are entering the vehicle.</p></li><li><p>Doors are damaged and they are unable to open or close properly.</p></li><li><p>Any other damage that has deemed the vehicle to be considered&nbsp;unsafe&nbsp;to be on the road as a result of the accident.</p></li></ul><h2>How Can Right2Drive Assist Me If I Am Roadside And My Vehicle Is Not Safe To Drive?</h2><p>If you’ve been involved in a car accident and you are the not at fault driver, Right2Drive may be able to assist you if you are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.right2drive.com.au/am-i-eligible?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=blog-banner" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">eligible</a>. Give our helpful team a call on&nbsp;1300 361 512&nbsp;if you are roadside and believe your car may not be drivable after your car accident.</p><h3>Towing Services</h3><p>We can assist you with arranging a towing service in accordance with the accident towing regulations in your state. In some states, like Victoria, we can assist by providing guidance on how you can arrange a towing service for yourself.</p><h3>Booking An Uber</h3><p>If your vehicle needs to be towed, we can also assist you by booking an Uber to pick you up from the scene of the accident – at no cost to you.</p><p><img alt="If your vehicle needs to be towed, Right2Drive can arrange for an Uber to pick you up from the accident scene - at no cost to you." src="https://www.right2drive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023.05.03-Blog-Post-Image-2.jpg" title="" resizable="false"></p><h3>Accident Replacement Vehicle</h3><p>Right2Drive may be able to provide you with a like-for-like accident replacement vehicle for the entire duration of your repairs and at no cost to you. If your car is not drivable directly following an accident, we may even be able to deliver an accident replacement vehicle to you at the scene of the accident (pending staff availability).</p><p>At Right2Drive, we’re here to assist you and make sure you receive what you’re legally entitled to after you’ve been involved in a not at fault accident.</p>

Not At Fault after An Accident?

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Not at Fault Driver?

You break the law if you drive outside the BAC rules that apply in Australia, including:The BAC limit for drivers with a full licence is under 0.05%. Drivers with a learner’s or provisional licence, as well as drivers of trucks, buses, and public transport, must have a BAC of 0.00%. The legal age to drink in Australia is 18 or older, which allows an individual to buy or consume alcohol in a licensed venue. In Australia, drinking rules vary by the state or territory you live in. Check here for area- and territory-specific alcohol restrictions.

What Are the Drinking Rules for Drivers in Australia?

There is no fixed number of hours that makes it safe to drive after drinking. Alcohol affects everyone differently, and the only reliable way for BAC to fall is with time. The timeframe depends on the number of drinks consumed and how quickly your body processes alcohol. Individuals should allow themselves to sober up before getting behind the wheel.

How Long After Drinking Alcohol Can You Drive in Australia?

An individual must be 18 or over to buy and consume alcohol in Australia.

What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Australia?

There is no simple rule that works for everyone. If you have been drinking, the safest approach is not to drive until enough time has passed for alcohol to leave your system.

How Many Hours Should I Wait Before Driving After Alcohol Consumption?

For fully licensed drivers, the general legal BAC limit is under 0.05. Learner and provisional drivers, along with some other driver categories, must have a BAC of zero. Even so, road safety authorities warn that there is no truly safe amount of alcohol to drink if you plan to drive.

Can You Drive Your Vehicle After a Not at Fault Accident?

Not At Fault after An Accident?

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