Traffic Offences
If you are reading this, it is likely that you or someone you care about has been charged with a traffic offence and are looking for the best possible representation.
Traffic offences can range in nature from minor to serious. LAC Lawyers have proven experience in dealing with all kinds of traffic offences, achieving outstanding results on behalf of our clients and making the process as smooth and easy to understand as possible.
Traffic Lawyers
LAC Lawyers have a team of lawyers with the experience in traffic law cases that you need to get the best outcome. The following is a selection of our practicing traffic lawyers.
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Traffic Lawyer Sydney
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Drink Driving Offences
Drink Driving is considered a serious traffic offence and the penalties range from licence disqualification and fines to imprisonment, depending on how far over the legal blood alcohol limit you are. These penalties increase if you have previously been convicted of a similar traffic offence previously. Read more about Drink Driving Offences.
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If you have been charged with drink driving or DUI, call LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne) for information and advice on defending your charge.
Dangerous Driving Offences
One of the most serious traffic offences is Dangerous Driving. Penalties for dangerous driving offences vary - the penalty for a charge of aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death can range between 7 and 14 years imprisonment. Read more about Dangerous Driving Offences.
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If you have been charged with a dangerous driving offence, call LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne) for information and advice on defending your charge.
Driving Unlicenced, Suspended or Disqualified
There are multiple traffic offences that deal with driving with a invalid driver's license in NSW. Read more about Driving while disqualified, suspended or unlicensed .
Offences that may be comitted under the category of driving while disqualified, suspended or unlicensed in NSW are:
If you have been charged with an unlicensed driving offence, call LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne).
Demerit Points for Traffic Offences
Demerit points are used to restrict the number and type of traffic offences that a driver can incur before having a license suspended.
This page contains a comprehensive overview of the different type of traffic offences that carry demerit points and how license suspension can be appealed and avoided... read more about Demerit Points:
Speeding Offences
Being charged with a speeding offence can result in heavy fines, loss of demerit points and in some cases, automatice suspension of license.
This page provides information on the fines and demerit points attached to the more common speeding offences...Read more about Speeding Offences
Obtaining a Section 10
Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, gives the court the power to decline to record a conviction and/or impose a penalty despite a finding of guilt. In NSW, this is the best possible outcome for anyone who is found guilty of a traffic offence.Read more about Section 10
Getting Your License Back
In NSW all applications to avoid penalties (including licence suspensions) on traffic matters occurs by way of a Section 10 appeal. In VIC, there is no such facility for appealing a licence suspension...Read more about getting your license back.
Habitual Traffic Offender Legislation
Depending on the type of traffic offence and any relevant circumstances, penalties for traffic offences can range from fines to losing your licence to a prison sentence. Contact LAC today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne) for more detailed information relating to your traffic offence.
Traffic Offences Articles
Demerit Points Can Now Be Avoided By Making A Court Election
Date: March 17, 2011
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
As a result of a recent change of law, individuals charged with traffic offences can now avoid having demerit points imposed by the RTA if the charges are ultimately dismissed by a Court.
MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment)
Date: March 17, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
The aim of MERIT is to break the cycle between drugs and crime by involving defendants in treatment and rehabilitation. Under a new trial funding arrangement, MERIT is being trialed at Manly and Wollongong Local Courts for adults with alcohol problems.
The Difference between Prescribed Concerntration of Alcohol (PCA) Offences and Drive Under Influence (DUI) of Alcohol or Drug
Date: March 10, 2011
Author(s): Annette Wood B.A. (Policing), LL.B.
Police are able to conduct breath tests on drivers in NSW under certain circumstances. When a driver has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when stopped for their manner of driving, or as it often the case at random breath test stations.
Drink Driving - What Happens When You Go To Court
Date: November 10, 2010
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Check out our step by step guide on the court porcess for drink driving.
Criminal Law - Sentencing in the Local Court
Date: October 08, 2010
Author(s): Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Often I am asked by my clients who have been charged with common offences such as assault or drink driving what the likely result will be if they enter a plea of “Guilty”. This is not a question which can be answered with much certainty given that even when to individuals are charged with exactly the same charge, the possible outcome when it comes to that individual’s sentencing can vary according to factors such as in which Local Court the matter is dealt with, which Magistrate determines the sentence, the sentencing options available to the Magistrate and the individual’s subjective circumstances.
Criminal Law - Drink Driving Summary
Date: October 21, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Everything you need to know about drink driving...
Criminal Law - Traffic Offenders Program
Date: October 21, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Some common questions about the Traffic Offenders Program
Drink Driving - Your Rights, Police Powers, Court Penalties
Date: September 01, 2008
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Read on to find a list of commonly asked questions as well as an overview of likely penalties according to your Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA).
What to expect when you call LAC Lawyers
Date: December 13, 2006
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
LAC Lawyers is a full service firm dedicated to the provision of superior legal services in Australia. Our aim is to provide unrivalled client satisfaction coupled with high quality service and advice. When you call LAC Lawyers our friendly reception staff will spend time with you to identify the area of law your enquiry relates to then pass you on to one of our qualified solicitor's who can help you.
Criminal Law - Serious Traffic and Drink Driving Offences
Date: February 16, 2006
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Criminal Law - Sentence and penalty options available to courts if convicted of a criminal offence
Date: September 26, 2005
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Murder. Bigamy. Robbery. Bushfires. Terrorism. Domestic violence. Computer offences. Concealing the birth of a child. Fraud. Rape. The list of criminal offences for which a person may be convicted in any Australian jurisdiction is extensive.
The Criminal Aftermath of Drink Driving: Penalties and Sentences
Date: September 22, 2005
Author(s): LAC Lawyers
Drink driving is an offence under the Road Transport (Safety & Traffic Management) Act 1999 (NSW) (the “Act”). In New South Wales there are effectively five categories of “prescribed concentration of alcohol” (PCA) offences.