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If you have been charged by Police, you will likely be querying how to get a section 10 for mid-range drink driving in NSW. The prospect of attending Court, receiving a criminal conviction and losing your driving license can seem daunting. This can have consequences for your career as well as family responsibilities. While avoiding […]

The question of how to beat a drug driving charge is one that criminal defence lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising, given that losing your driver licence can have a significant impact. It may affect your employment as well as your ability to fulfil your personal commitments. There are two separate offences for ‘drug […]

The fine arrives without warning and, for many drivers, without any genuine basis. Across Australia, new AI traffic cameras are identifying legitimate road offences every day, but they are also issuing penalties to people who did nothing wrong. Most of those drivers have no idea the fine can be challenged. Key Takeaways What Are AI […]

NSW Mobile Phone Detection Cameras Background of mobile phone detection cameras in NSW Mobile phone detection cameras were trialled in New South Wales between January and June 2019. The trial consisted of two fixed cameras and relocatable cameras which were moved approximately every 4 days. During that trial over 8.5 million vehicles were checked and […]

Electric scooter laws in NSW are a rapidly changing field given their growing popularity in Australia. Advances in technology mean that they are now capable of longer ranges, increased speeds, and shorter charging times. Specialist scooter stores stock a wide range of scooters ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $4,000. They are quiet, […]

Many people believe that the average lawyer salary in Australia is amongst the highest earning in Australia, but is that actually the case? And what areas of law pay the highest salaries? Thanks to a recent release of statistics by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), we can now reveal the highest paid jobs in Australia. […]

No one likes to receive an fine or infringement notice. But in some circumstances, you may be able to avoid the cost and demerit points. This can be done by requesting a review of the infringement notice. There are a number of circumstances in which you can request a review. There are also guidelines covering which […]

It is one of the most common situations faced by drivers, so it comes as no surprise that lawyers often are asked how to beat a demerit point suspension in NSW. The answer will depend on the type of licence you have. There are different avenues for provisional drivers as opposed to full licence holders. […]

The law requires all passengers to wear seat belts, with penalties for non-compliance. Despite this, 15% of road deaths in NSW involve not wearing a seatbelt, and nearly 10,000 fines are issued annually. NSW law mandates seat belt use for all vehicle occupants, with exemptions for certain drivers (e.g., reversing, medical conditions) and specific vehicles. […]

In NSW, a medical licence suspension appeal can be made if you believe your driver’s licence has been wrongly suspended due to a medical condition. The purpose of suspensions is to safeguard road users if a person’s health condition poses a risk to safe driving practices. However, this can sometimes result in an overreach, whereby […]