Little-known road rule could cost $700

There’s many ways you can get a fine for your car but many drivers might not realise there’s a hefty price to pay if caught parking an unregistered vehicle on the street.

In New South Wales it’s illegal to park an unregistered car on a road or a road related area for more than 15 days after the vehicle’s registration has expired.

If you get caught, you could be facing a $704 fine and up to 20 penalty units.

Penalties vary between jurisdictions but owners can be fined just as heavily as if they’d been caught driving the unregistered car.

Meanwhile, another little known road rule that could leave motorists out of pocket is if they’re waving out the window of the car.

Both passengers and drivers could face a fine of $337 and a loss of three demerit points if they’re caught doing the simple act, according to Budget Direct.

“Even winding down the window and stretching your arm outside to cool down could also get you in trouble,” the insurer stated.

“According to all state and territories’ driving regulations, it is illegal for any part of your body to be outside a moving vehicle at any time.”