Is your driver’s licence important to you? Are you a tradie, truck, taxi, uber delivery driver charged with drink driving or drug driving? Were you involved in a collision? Are you charged with speeding or dangerous or reckless driving or going through a red light? Are you charged with driving unlicensed or while disqualified? Left the scene of an accident?
If you are at risk of losing your driver’s licence and your license is important to your livelihood, call us today. We will meticulously examine the charges, the prosecution evidence and outline all your options.
Driving offences can lead to hefty fines, terms of imprisonment, and periods of disqualification from driving. They can impact your work, your family, your finances, and even your freedom. The lawyers at K. E Roussos & Associates are experts at minimising the impact of these charges on your life and family so if you are facing driving charges, give our team a call today.
Whilst there are mandatory disqualification periods for certain offences, there are steps you can take prior to finalising traffic matters that may raise a defense or help to persuade the court to sentence you leniently.
Legislation
Most common driving offences are contained in the Traffic Act 1987.
Very serious offences involving driving, such as driving causing death or serious harm, are found in the Criminal Code 1983.
The Australian Road Rules 1999 also contain traffic offences.
Pleading guilty to driving offences
If you are pleading guilty to driving offences, K. E. Roussos & Associates will make sure the court knows:
- your participation in in programs that address the underlying causes of the offending – for example, alcohol or drug counselling
- tender character references from colleagues or employers
- show evidence of financial hardship
- highlight evidence of impact on your employment or business commitments with loss of licence.
We will thoroughly explore all the steps you can take before going to court to show the magistrate that you are taking responsibility for your mistake. We will advise you about rehabilitation programs and behavioral change programs, on who to approach for character references and on the likely penalty range.
We will make sure the court is aware of every factor in your favour.
Pleading not guilty to driving offences
If you want to fight driving charges, contact us to discuss any legal defenses that may be available. Our lawyers will advise you on:
- the strength of the case against you
- any evidential issues that could be explored
- procedural stages if you contest the charge.