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When charged with a traffic offence, it is vitally important that you understand your rights and seek appropriate advice from a traffic lawyer.
Our Brisbane Traffic Lawyers provide timely legal advice and formidable court representation so that your rights are protected from the outset and your side of the story is told.
We realise that facing a traffic charge whether large or small, is one of the most stressful and often frightening times in a person’s life - The Court system can be complex, confusing and scary.
Our experience and knowledge will be used to your advantage and there are instances where it may be possible to dispute a charge, mitigate it or even have a charge dismissed or obtain a work licence or hardship licence.
Traffic offences can have far reaching and severe ramifications upon your livelihood, reputation and employment, so it is vitaly important that you seek timely legal advice from an experienced traffic Lawyer as soon as possible.
Traffic Offences are governed by the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) and the Regulations associated with this Act, particularly the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld) and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2010 (Qld).
Generally, traffic matters are dealt with in the Magistrates Court although more serious offences can be dealt with in the District or Supreme Court - Some traffic matters also attract criminal proceedings so its important to have an experienced traffic lawyer onside to assess your matter before you attend Court. We regularly appear in Courts throughout Queensland for clients that have been charged with traffic offences such as unlicensed driving, drink driving, disqualified driving or dangerous driving. If you are facing prosecution, have received a fine or penalty infringment notice our experienced traffic lawyers are here to assist.
Generally, traffic matters are dealt with in the Magistrates Court although more serious offences can be dealt with in the District or Supreme Court - Some traffic matters also attract criminal proceedings so its important to have an experienced traffic lawyer onside to assess your matter before you attend Court. We regularly appear in Courts throughout Queensland for clients that have been charged with traffic offences such as unlicensed driving, drink driving, disqualified driving or dangerous driving. If you are facing prosecution, have received a fine or penalty infringment notice our experienced traffic lawyers are here to assist.
work & Hardship licence
Depending on your particular circumstances a work licence or a special hard ship application might be available. A work licence allows a person convicted of a drink or drug driving offence to drive for work purposes whereas a special hardship order is a court order which allows you to continue to drive whilst your licence is suspended if you have commited a highspeed offence or have as a result of loss of demirit points lost your good behavior licence.
DRINK DRIVING
There are mandatory licence disqualifications which apply to drink driving offences and in certain circumstances you may be eligible to apply for a work licence which will allow you to continue driving during your disqualification period for work purposes only so it is vitally important that you understand your rights and speak with an experienced traffic lawyer that can assist.
unlicensed driving
Whether you have been charged with driving on an expired licence, suspended licence or have been disqualified by a court for a previous offence a wide range of penalties can be imposed if you are convicted of unlicensed or disqualified driving so it is vitally important that you understand your rights and speak with an experienced traffic lawyer that can assist.
Drug driving
The penalty for drug driving offences can range from a fine to imprisonment and the disqualification of your licence, in certain circumstances you may be eligible to apply for a work licence which will allow you to continue driving during your disqualification period for work purposes only so it is vitally important that you understand your rights and speak with an experienced traffic lawyer that can assist.
DANGEROUS DRIVING
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle is one of the most serious driving offences and can result in a term of imprisonment as the offence is considered a criminal offence - Our experienced traffic lawyers can assist in either mitigating the penalty or in defence.
High speed offences
If you are charged with a high speed traffic offence it is important that you speak with a Traffic Lawyer to achieve the best possible result. You may be eligible to obtain a special hardship order for keeping a restricted licence in certain circumstances.
hooning offences
Different types of hooning offences carry different maximum penalties ranging from a fine, loss of licence or even imprisonment for street racing. In addition, your vehicle may be impounded or confiscated under amendments made to the laws in Queensland. If you have been charged with a hooning offence contact our brisbane traffic lawyers today.
Careless Driving
If you have been charged with Careless Driving our experienced traffic lawyers have the expertise to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
due care offences
Careless Driving of a motor vehicle, commonly called Careless Driving or driving without due care, is an offence punishable in Queensland by 6 months imprisonment and/or 40 penalty units.
Our experienced traffic lawyers have the expertise to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
HIT AND RUN
If you have been involved in a car accident and left the scene of an accident serious can penalties apply including jail. You should contact our experienced traffic lawyers as soon as possible to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
evade police
If you fail to stop when directed by a police officer or evade police when they are attempting to pull you over, or you have failed to stop at a random breath test you may be charged with evading police. This is a serious offence and If convicted, you could be fined a minimum of $5,500.00. There is also a mandatory minimum licence disqualification period of 2 years for this offence.
Other traffic offences
Our experienced traffic lawyers have the expertise to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome. Our lawyers appear in all courts in Queensland and regularly represent people charged with traffic and criminal offences in Brisbane, Beenleigh, Ipswich, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast and remote areas.
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