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DUI & Traffic Lawyers Sydney

Charged with drink driving or a traffic offence in Sydney? Our specialist DUI lawyers focus on helping clients keep their licence and avoid criminal convictions. We appear in NSW courts regularly.

30+

Years DV Exp. (Solicitors + Barristers)

13+

NSW Courts

24/7

Emergency Support

Same Day

Court Appearance

Traffic Offences We Defend

From drink driving to dangerous driving, our Sydney traffic lawyers provide expert defence for all road-related offences

Drink Driving (DUI)

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit is a serious offence in NSW with mandatory licence disqualification.

Fines up to $3,300, licence disqualification, up to 18 months imprisonment

Low Range (0.05-0.079)Max $2,200 fine + min 3 month disqualification
Mid Range (0.08-0.149)Max $2,200 fine + up to 9 months imprisonment
High Range (0.15+)Max $3,300 fine + up to 18 months imprisonment

Drug Driving

Driving with illegal drugs in your system is an offence regardless of impairment. Mobile drug testing can detect cannabis, MDMA, and methamphetamine.

Fines up to $2,200, licence disqualification up to 6 months

First OffenceFine + 3-6 month disqualification
Second OffenceFine + 6-12 month disqualification
Subsequent OffencesIncreased penalties + possible imprisonment

Dangerous Driving

Dangerous driving causing death or grievous bodily harm carries severe penalties including lengthy imprisonment.

Up to 10 years imprisonment for death; up to 7 years for GBH

Occasioning DeathUp to 10 years imprisonment
Occasioning GBHUp to 7 years imprisonment
Aggravated (intoxication)Up to 14 years (death) or 11 years (GBH)

Licence Appeals

Lost your licence? We can help you apply for a Section 10 dismissal, work licence, or appeal against licence disqualification.

Varies based on original offence

Section 10 ApplicationDismissal without conviction
Work LicenceLimited driving for work purposes
Appeal ApplicationReview of disqualification period

How Our DUI Lawyers Can Help

Section 10 Applications

We prepare submissions seeking dismissal without conviction, where appropriate, to protect your licence and record.

Work Licence Applications

If disqualification is unavoidable, we can apply for a restricted work licence.

Same Day Representation

Arrested last night? We can appear in court for you today.

Penalty Reduction

Expert submissions to minimise fines and disqualification periods.

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Don't risk losing your licence. Get focused legal advice from experienced traffic lawyers.

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