Offences relating to interaction with police, vehicle registration and general penalty provisions
Offences relating to interaction with police officers Offence Max penalty Contravene direction to stop vehicle $6,600 Contravene direction to give information $4,400 Disqualified driver fail to surrender licence $2,200 Driver/passenger fail/refuse to disclose identity $5,500 and/or 12 months disqualification Give false name of driver/passenger $5,500 and/or 12 months disqualification Give false/misleading address information for driver/passenger […]
Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) and Interlock Devices NSW
Interlock Devices The interlock program commenced in NSW in 2003 and was an attempt to reduce reoffending by drink drivers. The program is intended to provide an opportunity for drink drivers to rehabilitate themselves and to shorten their disqualification period. The program provides an alternative to lengthy licence disqualifications whereby the period of disqualification can […]
What happens to drivers who are habitual traffic offenders in NSW?
FAQ about habitual traffic offenders What is a habitual traffic offender? (habitual traffic offender meaning) A habitual traffic offender is a person who has been convicted of three ‘relevant offences’ (defined below) on different occasions within 5 years. What happens to drivers who are habitual traffic offenders? If a person is declared a habitual traffic […]
Driving without a licence NSW (Quick Guide)
Driving without a licence NSW Driving while your licence is disqualified, suspended or cancelled, or when you have never had a licence carries potentially very heavy penalties. This is especially true when they are combined with other offences, such as speeding or drink driving. The courts also have a general power to disqualify a licence […]
Speeding Offences in NSW
Charged with a speeding offence in NSW? Speeding offences can be detected in a number of ways, including by radar detection, speed cameras and police estimation. Each type of detection has different nuances in relation to the admissibility and reliability of the evidence of the speed at which the defendant was travelling. Accordingly, the assistance […]
How to appeal local court decision NSW
Would you like to appeal local court decision NSW? If you believe that you have been wrongly convicted of an offence or that a sentence imposed on you is too harsh, you may lodge an appeal to the District Court under the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW). You must lodge the Notice of […]
How does the NSW Drug Court work?
What is Drug Court? If you have an underlying drug problem and have been charged with a serious offence, the Drug Court program may be available to you, and participation could allow you to avoid full-time custody and address your drug dependency through supervised treatment in the community. Who is eligible for Drug Court? To […]
How do I get my licence back after disqualification NSW?
How do I get my licence back after disqualification NSW? People often ask us ‘How do I get my licence back after disqualification NSW?’ Many people believe that so-called ‘work licenses’ are available in New South Wales. This is unfortunately not the case. A ‘work license’ is a restricted license available to those who will […]
Drug Driving NSW (Quick Guide)
Drug Driving NSW As is the case for drink driving, the courts take a very dim view of driving while under the influence of a drug or drugs. Research indicates that drug driving is not only relatively common in some circles, but carries with it a crash risk akin to that of a driver driving […]
Drink Driving NSW (Quick Guide)
Is drink driving a serious offence in NSW? Yes. The courts take drink driving very seriously. It will often be necessary to successfully defend a charge of drink driving if you wish to retain your licence or avoid a term of imprisonment. What is a PCA offence? PCA stands for ‘Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol’. A […]
