Traffic Offence Defence Lawyers
Facing drink driving, speeding or licence disqualification charges? Our experienced traffic lawyers have helped thousands of NSW drivers keep their licence and avoid harsh penalties. Protect your driving record today.
Traffic Matters We Handle
From minor infringements to serious criminal driving charges, our traffic lawyers provide experienced representation across all NSW courts.
Drink Driving (PCA)
Low, mid and high range PCA charges, plus repeat offender matters requiring interlock devices.
Drug Driving
Driving with illicit drugs detected in oral fluid or blood, including prescription medication.
Speeding Offences
Camera-detected and police pursuit speeding matters, including excessive speed charges.
Licence Disqualification
Driving whilst disqualified, suspended or cancelled licence charges.
Dangerous Driving
Dangerous and negligent driving charges, including those causing death or grievous bodily harm.
Suspension & Disqualification
Advice on licence suspension appeals, disqualification and any available statutory review or appeal pathway.
Drink Driving Defence
A drink driving conviction can affect your career, family life and independence. Our traffic lawyers explore every available avenue, from challenging the breath test procedure to arguing for a section 10 dismissal where appropriate.
Challenge Testing Procedure
Breath analysis equipment must be properly calibrated and operated correctly.
Honest & Reasonable Mistake
You genuinely believed you were under the limit based on your consumption.
Home Safe Defence
Driving was necessary to escape a dangerous domestic situation.
Emergency Defence
You drove due to a genuine emergency requiring immediate action.
Section 10 Dismissal
Where appropriate, the court may deal with a matter without recording a conviction; the effect on your licence and record depends on the circumstances.
Suspension Appeal
Reviewing whether an eligible licence suspension can be appealed.
Working With Us
Criminal
Practising exclusively in criminal law
Direct
Access to the Principal Solicitor
Urgent
Enquiries accepted outside business hours, subject to availability
All NSW
Courts covered statewide
Understanding Traffic Penalties in NSW
Traffic offence penalties include licence disqualification, fines, and potential imprisonment for serious matters.
Low Range PCA (0.05-0.079)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Mid Range PCA (0.08-0.149)
Usually heard in the Local Court
High Range PCA (0.15+)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Drug Driving (First Offence)
Usually heard in the Local Court
Driving Whilst Disqualified
Usually heard in the Local Court
Dangerous Driving (Death)
Usually heard in the District Court
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, the applicable legislation, the jurisdiction, the objective seriousness of the conduct and the individual circumstances of each case, including whether it is a first or repeat offence. This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your matter, contact the firm.
Suspension & Disqualification Advice
NSW does not generally provide a broad work-licence remedy allowing a disqualified driver to drive only for employment. The options available depend upon the type of suspension or disqualification, the legislation that applies and any available statutory review or appeal pathway.
Suspension & Disqualification
We advise on the options that may be open depending on the nature of the suspension or disqualification and the applicable legislation.
- Licence suspension appeals
- Licence disqualification advice
- Removal of eligible disqualification periods
Related Applications
Where relevant, we can also advise on interlock-related applications and reviews conducted by Transport for NSW.
- Interlock-related applications where available
- Transport for NSW review advice
- Advice on eligibility and available pathways
Protect Your Licence. Call Us Today.
Your licence is your livelihood. Do not risk losing it without experienced legal representation. Contact our traffic lawyers now for a free case assessment.