1. Is against the law to use nerf guns in public?
No. But when we do any activity or play any kind of game we have to make sure we don’t interfere with other people; we can’t upset or hurt people.
2. Is it against the law to spit on the ground?
Yes, and it’s not a very nice thing to do. Spitting AT a person is considered assault. If you need to spit, do it in a bin or in the gutter.
3. What are the laws on crossing the road?
When there are lights at the crossing, you must wait for the green person or “WALK” light to cross. It is against the law to cross when the lights are red and you can be fined $80. If there are no lights where you want to cross, you must wait for it to be safe.
4. What are the laws on drinking in public and being drunk in public?
You can’t carry any open bottle or can of an alcoholic drink in public unless there is a sign saying you can. It is not against the law to be drunk in public, but when people drink a lot they often do things that are against the law, like fighting or breaking things.
If you are so drunk that you can’t get home, the Police may take you back to the station to have a sleep.
5. Is it against the law to sleep in the streets if you are homeless?
No, but if you are in the way of other people you may be asked to move somewhere else. The Police will help people get the support they need if they don’t have a home.
6. What are the laws on making noise early in the morning and late at night?
If the noise you make at any time of the day or night is disturbing other people you may be asked by Police to keep it down, or stop it. If you don’t do this you can be fined. Your local council will have rules on what times certain things – like chain sawing or lawn mowing – can be done.
7. Is it against the law to carry a pocket knife?
Yes, unless you have a good reason to. Carrying a knife for protection is not a good reason.
8. Is it against the law to smack kids?
No, but hard smacks, slaps, or punches can be considered assault and this is against the law.
9. What should we do if we witness a crime?
Contact Police and describe exactly what you saw including what the people involved looked like. If there is someone hurt you should help them out and this may mean ringing for an ambulance. Don’t chase after people, leave that to the Police.
10. What should we do if we are the victim of a crime?
Always report a crime no matter how small it is. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to Police, talk to someone you trust like a parent or a teacher.
11. What phone numbers should we use to contact the Police?
000 – for life-threatening emergencies
131 444 – for reporting things to police and general enquiries
1800 333 000 – Crimestoppers, confidential information which may help Police.
No. But when we do any activity or play any kind of game we have to make sure we don’t interfere with other people; we can’t upset or hurt people.
2. Is it against the law to spit on the ground?
Yes, and it’s not a very nice thing to do. Spitting AT a person is considered assault. If you need to spit, do it in a bin or in the gutter.
3. What are the laws on crossing the road?
When there are lights at the crossing, you must wait for the green person or “WALK” light to cross. It is against the law to cross when the lights are red and you can be fined $80. If there are no lights where you want to cross, you must wait for it to be safe.
4. What are the laws on drinking in public and being drunk in public?
You can’t carry any open bottle or can of an alcoholic drink in public unless there is a sign saying you can. It is not against the law to be drunk in public, but when people drink a lot they often do things that are against the law, like fighting or breaking things.
If you are so drunk that you can’t get home, the Police may take you back to the station to have a sleep.
5. Is it against the law to sleep in the streets if you are homeless?
No, but if you are in the way of other people you may be asked to move somewhere else. The Police will help people get the support they need if they don’t have a home.
6. What are the laws on making noise early in the morning and late at night?
If the noise you make at any time of the day or night is disturbing other people you may be asked by Police to keep it down, or stop it. If you don’t do this you can be fined. Your local council will have rules on what times certain things – like chain sawing or lawn mowing – can be done.
7. Is it against the law to carry a pocket knife?
Yes, unless you have a good reason to. Carrying a knife for protection is not a good reason.
8. Is it against the law to smack kids?
No, but hard smacks, slaps, or punches can be considered assault and this is against the law.
9. What should we do if we witness a crime?
Contact Police and describe exactly what you saw including what the people involved looked like. If there is someone hurt you should help them out and this may mean ringing for an ambulance. Don’t chase after people, leave that to the Police.
10. What should we do if we are the victim of a crime?
Always report a crime no matter how small it is. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to Police, talk to someone you trust like a parent or a teacher.
11. What phone numbers should we use to contact the Police?
000 – for life-threatening emergencies
131 444 – for reporting things to police and general enquiries
1800 333 000 – Crimestoppers, confidential information which may help Police.
