Traffic Law

Byron Lawyers Group has a dedicated and experienced team of specialist traffic lawyers which is are committed to dealing with all aspects of traffic law. Traffic law can be complex and involves a number of different pieces of legislation. It is important to find a lawyer who has a complete understanding of traffic laws and the sentencing regime that applies as well as how traffic matters are dealt with by the courts.

What is Traffic Law?

Traffic law is a state- and territory-based area of law and the road rules, offences, penalties, appeal procedures and mandatory sentencing regimes that apply differ between different jurisdictions. The key pieces of legislation that govern traffic law in New South Wales is listed below:

New South Wales Traffic Law

Some of the key pieces of traffic law legislation in New South Wales are:

Road Transport Act 2013
Road Rules 2014
Fines Act 1986
Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017
Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017
Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013
Heavy Vehicle National Law

At Byron Lawyers Group, we understand that traffic offences can have far-reaching consequences not limited to a loss of licence. Our experienced team of lawyers can assist you with any traffic matter including (but not limited to):

Speeding offences

Road rage, careless or dangerous or menacing driving, and negligent driving offences (including or not including injuries/death)
Drink driving offences, including alcohol interlock offences
Drug driving offences
Drive whilst suspended, disqualified or unlicensed
Use mobile phone whilst driving offences and other demerit point offences
Offences in breach of conditions on your driver’s licence
Contesting traffic infringements through Fines Victoria, RMS NSW, and the Courts
Offences involving heavy vehicles and drivers of them

If you are like many other drivers who have received traffic tickets, you may feel this is a minor annoyance that should be dealt with quickly and painlessly without retaining a lawyer. You may believe that the best way to deal with a speeding ticket is to simply pay it and forget about it.

However, there may be more to consider, such as:

How might a conviction for a traffic offence affect my driving record and insurance rates?
How might a disqualification affect my employment and people who rely on me to have a valid driver’s licence?
How might a conviction affect my employment?
How might a conviction affect my visa or application for Citizenship?
Would I get a better result if I hired a traffic lawyer? Would it be easier for me if I had a lawyer represent me with the aim of getting the best possible outcome?

Call us on 1300 2BYRON to learn how we can help you pursue a favourable outcome after you have received a driving infringement or court attendance notice.

Court Elections, Licence Appeals and Payment of Penalty Notices

Obtaining legal advice before a decision is made regarding filing a court election or licence appeal is very important. Once a court election or licence appeal is filed, the application cannot be withdrawn later. Similarly, obtaining advice before you pay a Penalty Notice is also very important. By paying a Penalty Notice, you are forfeiting your right to dispute the allegation because the payment of the Penalty Notice is an admission of guilt. Therefore, talking to a lawyer before you pay a penalty notice and before you file any applications with the court can help prevent trouble down the road particularly if there are other better options available.

Whether you have received an infringement notice and are considering making a court election, have been charged with serious traffic offences and granted bail or remanded in custody or are facing a licence suspension because of the accumulation of demerit points, our traffic lawyers are here to help you. Contact them today.