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Licence Appeal Lawyers Sydney
Lost your licence or facing disqualification? We advise on eligible licence suspension appeals, police immediate-suspension appeals, interlock-related applications and applications to remove eligible disqualification periods. NSW does not generally provide a broad work-licence remedy allowing a disqualified driver to drive only for employment; the options available depend on your circumstances, and some appeal rights are subject to strict time limits.
Criminal
Law Only
NSW
Courts Across the State
Urgent
Assistance if Available
Focused
Traffic Focus
Types of Licence Matters
Representation in licence and driving disqualification matters. The remedy available depends on the type of suspension or disqualification, who imposed it, the applicable statutory appeal right and any relevant time limit. Not every person is eligible for every remedy.
Transport for NSW Suspension Appeals
Appeals against eligible licence suspensions imposed by Transport for NSW, including certain suspensions arising from demerit point accumulation. Whether an appeal right exists depends on the type of suspension.
Eligibility and appeal rights depend on the type of suspension and any applicable time limit
Key Arguments:
- Extraordinary hardship
- Demerit point calculation issues
- Procedural error
- Medical or personal circumstances
Police Immediate Suspension Appeals
Appeals against immediate licence suspensions issued by police in connection with certain traffic offences. Strict time limits may apply and should be confirmed for the particular matter.
Strict time limits may apply; the applicable period depends on the type of decision
Key Arguments:
- Grounds for reviewing the suspension
- Impact on employment and family
- Strength of the underlying case
- Personal circumstances
Interlock-Related Applications
Applications and exemptions relating to the mandatory alcohol interlock program, where an exemption or variation is legally available in the circumstances.
Availability of any exemption depends on the individual circumstances
Key Arguments:
- Medical grounds where available
- Access and hardship considerations
- Program compliance
- Individual circumstances
Removal of Disqualification & Restoration
Applications to remove eligible disqualification periods and advice on licence restoration, where a person is eligible to apply.
Eligibility to apply depends on the offence, the disqualification and any qualifying period
Key Arguments:
- Eligibility to apply
- Driving and offending history
- Conduct during the disqualification
- Genuine need for a licence
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