What should you do if you’re caught drink driving?
Our video and blog post below talks about what should you do if you’re caught drink driving. Drink driving is a serious traffic offence. If you are caught drink driving you can face harsh penalties, depending on the amount of...
Police pursuit and Skye’s Law
Our video and blog post below talks about Police pursuit and Skye’s Law. Skye’s Law is an amendment to the Crimes Act, and is part of the legislation governing police pursuits and reckless driving. Skye’s Law was enacted after the tragic...
Have you been caught street racing? Sydney laws now tougher than before
Tougher laws regarding street racing in Sydney and NSW have only taken effect relatively recently. In 2007, the NSW government announced stronger penalties for those found guilty of street racing and performing dangerous driving manoeuvres, such as burnouts, on public...
Accused of a reckless driving offence? Driving lawyers can help
Reckless driving is one of a number of common types of traffic offences, which come with a range of penalties and fines, depending on the severity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it. If you have been charged with...
Negligent driving court imposed fines
There are a number of penalties you face if you are charged with negligent driving. Court imposed fines are the most common penalty, but depending on the severity of the offence, and whether anyone else was harmed, you might find...
What is negligent driving?
There are a number of negligent driving offences, ranging in severity. Depending on the offence, penalties can include disqualification, to prison sentences. Negligent driving not occasioning death or GBH is one of the least severe traffic offences there is. Police...
New Laws on Using Mobile Phones When Driving
New laws came into effect on 1st November 2012 prohibiting drivers from touching, holding or having a phone on any part of the body (including the lap) unless: their vehicle is legally parked, or they are passing the phone to...
What is the Penalty for High Range Drink Driving?
High Range Drink Driving is a serious criminal offence and should be handled by Criminal Lawyers who are vastly experienced in Drink Driving cases. The penalties for ‘high range drink driving‘ (0.150 and above) depend on whether you’ve been convicted...
What is the Penalty for Mid Range Drink Driving?
The penalties for ‘mid range drink driving‘ (0.08 – 0.149) depend on whether you’ve been convicted of a ‘major traffic offence’ within the previous five years. A ‘major traffic offence’ is a driving offence for which you had to go...
What is the Penalty for Low Range Drink Driving?
The penalties for ‘low range drink driving‘ (0.05 – 0.079) depend on whether you’ve been convicted of a ‘major traffic offence’ within the previous five years. A ‘major traffic offence’ is a driving offence for which you had to go...
