Serious traffic charges can cost you your licence, your job and, in some cases, your liberty. We help you understand the consequences and present your case properly.
Key points
- Driving while suspended or disqualified is a criminal offence and can lead to imprisonment, particularly for repeat offences.
- Dangerous driving under the Road Safety Act carries mandatory licence cancellation and disqualification for at least 6 months.
- Speeding by 25 km/h or more over the limit (20 km/h or more in a 110 km/h zone) leads to a licence suspension, generally of 3 to 12 months.
- Whether a conviction is recorded can often be argued, even where licence loss is fixed by law.
Matters we handle
- Driving while suspended, disqualified or unlicensed
- Dangerous driving and careless driving
- Excessive speed and licence suspensions
- Failing to stop or remain at the scene of an accident
- Hoon-related offences and vehicle impoundment
- Dangerous driving causing serious injury or death (indictable)
How we help
We obtain the brief of evidence, test the prosecution case and advise whether to contest or plead. If you plead guilty, we prepare the material that matters to a magistrate, including your driving needs, character references and any remedial courses, to minimise the penalty and the time off the road.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive while my case is pending?
It depends on whether your licence has already been suspended or cancelled. Check your notices and ask us before you drive, because driving while suspended is a serious offence in its own right.
Can I get a restricted licence?
Victoria does not have a general work or restricted licence scheme of the kind some states offer. This makes the outcome of the hearing especially important.
In-depth guides
Culpable & Dangerous Driving
Death and serious injury charges in depth.