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Getting Demerit Points Back in New South Wales

You may be one of millions eligible to get all demerit points wiped from your record in New South Wales. Click here for more...continue reading
Can Police Impound Your Car in New South Wales?

Click here for the law on the circumstances in which a police officer can impound or confiscate your car in NSW…continue reading
What are the new ‘R’ Plates in Australia?

The new ‘R’ licence plates will soon begin appearing on our roads. What does it mean, and what are its consequences?continue reading
Restricted Driver’s License for Work | Restricted License

Does your State or Territory allow restricted driver licences for work purposes while you're suspended or disqualified? Find out here...continue reading
Is it Illegal to Drive With Your Pet in NSW?

A speed camera has captured a pet pooch behind the wheel… Here is an outline on the law on driving with your pet dog on your lap in NSW.continue reading
What is a Criminal Lawyers’ Role?

What happens when a criminal lawyer comes across a client who confesses guilt but maintains a plea of ‘not guilty’? “I did It, but I want you to defend me”.continue reading
Negligent Driving Occasioning Death Offences & Defences in NSW

Five-year-old girl dies and mother in critical condition in hospital after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Sydney’s west…continue reading
Speed Camera Warning Signs Removed in NSW

The NSW Government has now removed speed camera warning signs, prompting a rise in fines…continue reading
What the Law Says if You Attempt to Help Someone Escape the Country to Avoid Attending Court

A 67-year-old mother who helped her son escape Australia by Yacht so that he could side-step facing court over serious drug trafficking charges has been sentenced…continue reading
Section 32 Mental Health Applications now Replaced by Section 14 to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in Court

The new laws on section 32 mental health diversionary pathways for defendants facing criminal charge(s) in NSW Courts. Click here for more…continue reading
The Penalties for Hoon Driving in NSW

Up to 40 cars gathered for burnouts and street racing in a closed national park in Newcastle during COVID19 restrictions. Click here for more…continue reading
COVID-19 – Key Changes Made by District Courts Affecting all Criminal and Traffic Cases in NSW

A guide on the key changes the NSW District Courts are making in response to COVID-19, and how it affects all criminal and traffic cases.continue reading
Law, Penalties & Defences for Furious or Reckless Driving in NSW

A 45-year-old motorist allegedly forced another man to cling onto the bull bar of his speeding ute as he drove it for 3km through Sydney has been charged.continue reading
The Law on Police Pursuit in NSW

Social media influencer “Mercedes Mum”, Margarita Tomovska reached speeds of over 230 km/h as she led police on a high-speed chase has been sentenced.continue reading
Are You Allowed to Travel in or on the Boot of a Motor Vehicle in NSW?

A 29-year-old driver has been caught speeding at 152km/h in an 80km/h zone with a woman sleeping in the boot of the car along the NSW South Coast.continue reading
What is the Law on Wearing a Helmet for Motorcycle Riders in NSW?

A Sydney motorcyclist has been fined twice within the space of half an hour for riding his motorcycle without an approved helmet.continue reading
The Penalties for Not Having Your Driver Licence on You While Driving in NSW

The digital driver licence is to be rolled out across NSW in late 2019 after successful trial. The law on driving without holding a licence on you in NSW.continue reading
How to Avoid a Licence Suspension for a Speeding Fine in NSW

A bird has been flashed by a speed camera flying down a residential street at 45km/h in a 30km/h speed zone. How to avoid a suspension for speeding in NSW.continue reading
Feeling Reckless? What it’s Going to Cost you to be a Hoon on the Road

The law and penalties for street racing and burnouts in NSW. This blog outlines when police can take and impound your car in NSW.continue reading
The Law and Penalties for Mobile Phone Offences in NSW

What's the penalty for watching porn on your mobile phone while driving in NSW? This blog also outlines your options when faced with a mobile phone offence.continue reading
Is it Illegal to Drive in Thongs or Apply Makeup While Driving?

This blog outlines the penalties for negligent driving and related traffic offences under the Australian Road Rules.continue reading
The Law on Jaywalking and Hitchhiking

When is jaywalking an offence in NSW? Read on to find out.continue reading
When Can Police Take Your Phone?

The laws about when police can and can’t take your phone or smart device in NSW.continue reading
The Difference Between Summary, Indictable & Strictly Indictable Offences

The type of offence will affect whether police can charge you after 6 months of the offence, duration of case, and seriousness of penalties.continue reading
New Penalties to be Introduced in NSW

Section 10's will be abolished under new penalties set to come into effect in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
How To Get Your Disqualifications Removed Now

The New NSW Driving Laws Have Come Into Effect 28 October 2017. You Can Now Remove All Disqualifications. Lighter Penalties & Fairer Laws For NSW Drivers.continue reading
Are Interstate Traffic Offences Disregarded by NSW Courts?

NSW Courts are Currently Disregarding Interstate Traffic Offences when Sentencing Traffic Offenders in NSW. Read on for more.continue reading
How to Avoid a Criminal Conviction after Pleading Guilty in Court?

What is a non-conviction section 10 dismissal or Conditional Release Order, and how to get it after pleading guilty in a NSW court? Read on to find out.continue reading