About Know Your Rights QLD

Empower yourself. Know your rights during police interactions.


Know Your Rights QLD is a practical mobile app designed to help you understand your rights when dealing with police in Queensland.

Most people only look this up once they’re already in the situation — whether it’s a traffic stop, police questioning, a search, or an arrest.

Our focus is simple. Make information easier to access and more useful in real situations.

Available on iOS and Android.

What We Do

We develop simple, easy to use tools that help you understand police powers apply in everyday situations.

Our focus is on real world interactions with police — not theory — so you can make informed decisions when it counts.

What the App Covers

Know Your Rights QLD provides quickly accessible information across common police interactions, including:

  • Traffic stops and random breath tests
  • Police questioning and your right to remain silent
  • Search and seizure laws, including personal, vehicle and phone searches
  • Arrest procedures and detention

Each topic is based on Queensland legislation and police procedures.

How It Works

The app is designed for fast, practical use.

Check Your Situation

Select what’s happening and answer a few simple prompts to surface relevant information based on your context.

Search and filter

Enter keywords (e.g. “questioning”) to quickly find related information or refine results within specific scenarios.

Browse by scenario

Navigate through common interaction types to understand key rights and principles.


Save important information

Use the Favourites feature to bookmark content for quick access when you need it.

Why It Matters

Police powers in Queensland are broad, but not unlimited.

If you don’t understand where the limits are, it’s easy to:

  • Agree to something you didn’t have to
  • Say more than required
  • Misinterpret what police can do

This app helps bridge that gap.

Important Information

Know Your Rights QLD provides general information only and is not a substitute for legal advice. The application provides general educational information regarding individuals' rights and police powers during interactions with police in Queensland, Australia.

While all content is based on current legislation and police procedures, laws and practices can change. You should seek professional advice for your specific circumstances.


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