Is it illegal to drive with your boot open in Australia?

There’s no specific law against driving with your boot open in NSW, however a Transport for NSW spokesperson told Drive that all loads must be properly secured – or you may face a nasty fine. This includes if the load is placed on, or in, your car in a way that causes it to be unstable, or protrudes from the vehicle in a way that could injure a person. If your car’s load is not properly secured, you may face a fine of $481 and three demerit points.