EXPERTS IN TRAFFIC LAW
We have extensive experience in dealing in matters requiring a professional and confidential approach. The potentially high penalties of traffic offences mean it is crucial to get advice and representation from our expert lawyers in Traffic Law as soon as possible. They will explain the implications of the charges to you and try to reduce the penalties through effective representation and pleadings.
Drink and Drug impaired driving
Drink driving is technically called "driving with excess breath/blood alcohol or EBA".
Alcohol and drug affected driving are serious offences and carry tough penalties, especially for repeat offenders. If you are convicted of a third or subsequent offence you face a maximum fine of $6000, or a prison term of up to two years, and a one year minimum disqualification from driving. If you cause injury or death, you can be fined up to $10,000 for driving carelessly while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or could be sentenced to prison.
Careless, Reckless or Dangerous Driving
If you are found guilty of dangerous driving then, except in very special circumstances, you must be disqualified for a mandatory period of six months. If you are caught driving at a very excessive speed you might be charged with either driving at a dangerous speed or driving in a dangerous manner or reckless driving. All of these offences are serious and carry a potential sentence of three months imprisonment and a minimum mandatory period of disqualification of six months.
Limited (work) licences
Losing your driver's licence as a result of a disqualification or demerit point suspension can result in extreme hardship particularly if it impacts on your ability to work. In some circumstances a Limited Licence can be obtained to relieve that hardship. Of course, not all people will qualify for a Limited License as there are some restrictions depending on your conviction history and the circumstances and nature of disqualification.
Our expert team in Traffic Law can offer you advice on whether you will qualify for a Limited Licence and then make a comprehensive application on your behalf, liaising with the Police and your employer and appearing in Court to plead your application. Their thorough understanding of the Court system will make your application process more timely and ultimately more cost efficient for you.
Log book and Work time offences
Whether you are an employer or an employee log book and work time offences will be stressful and will impact on your income and may result in a hefty fine and disqualification for the driver. If you or your employee is charged with these offences it is important that you speak immediately to our expert team in Traffic Law so they can explain the available defences to you and represent you if required. It is key you get our advice as soon as possible as anything said by the driver may be used as evidence.
Speeding offences
In many instances exceeding the speed limit will result in a hefty fine. However, if you exceed the speed limit by more than 40km/hr will result in immediate loss of licence and often a further charge of dangerous of dangerous, reckless or careless driving which will result in immediate suspension and a criminal charge. Accumulation of demerit points for traffic infringements will also result in suspension of license.
