Celebrity No Barrier to Charges of Negligent Driving in NSW
Being a celebrity is no barrier to falling foul of traffic laws, as football commentator Mark Bosnich recently discovered. An alleged incident involving a cyclist has led to Bosnich being charged with driving at a speed or manner dangerous, and...
Debunking Common Myths About Speed Cameras
Most motorists dread speed cameras. Being caught speeding can lead to hefty fines and even suspension from driving, which can leave you struggling to carry out your everyday activities like going to work or doing the grocery shopping. And with...
Can I Avoid a Conviction and Licence Disqualification if I am Guilty of a second or more Major Traffic Offence?
Section 10 dismissal or conditional release order of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) is a way to avoid a criminal conviction and, in driving cases, a licence disqualification and fine. The section may apply if you plead guilty,...
Sydney Man Charged with Police Pursuit: What is ‘Skye’s Law’?
Last weekend, a 33 year old Sydney man was charged with the offence of “police pursuit” following a lengthy chase that saw police following the man through the M2, M5 and M7 motorways. The man then continued over the Harbour...
Intensive Traffic Offenders Rehabilitation Program (TORP) – Now also at Parramatta
Being charged with a major traffic offence such as drink driving can be distressing, especially if it comes with a period of disqualification. But just because you’ve been charged with a traffic offence, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be convicted...
Lesser Known Traffic Offences and Penalties
Drink driving and speeding are well known traffic offences, but there is also a range of other driving offences that can get you in trouble with the courts. When you are driving, it’s important to be aware of as many...
Demerit Points for Illegally Using Disability Parking Spots?
While the NSW government has been getting rid of speed cameras that aren’t preventing crashes, penalties for parking in disabled zones may get tougher, with the introduction of demerit points on the table. NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay called the...
Changes to Crash Reporting Requirements in NSW
The laws surrounding how and when traffic accidents should be reported have been changed, with the amended laws due to come into force on October 15. These changes, which are intended to streamline crash-reporting processes and alleviate time spent by...
Several NSW Speed Cameras will be Removed
Most of us have been guilty of speeding a little at some point through our driving lifetime, and judging by the $150 million in revenue raised by speeding fines across NSW in the last financial year, drivers fork out a...
Reducing Repeat Drink Driving: Mandatory Interlock Licences for High Range and Repeat Drink Driving are on the Horizon
Drink driving is a prevalent and concerning safety issue on our roads. The statistics and research for drink driving overwhelmingly point to it’s dangers – including the risk of property damage, serious injury and death on our roads. Despite countless...
