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Refusing a breath test in Victoria is treated seriously, often more seriously than returning a high reading.  This article explains what typically happens step by step after a refusal, how the matter progresses through court, and what factors influence the outcome. Immediate Consequences After Refusing Once a driver refuses a breath test, you will be released immediately, […]

If you’ve been charged with a traffic offence in Victoria and received a court summons, it’s completely normal to feel stressed or confused. Many people aren’t familiar with how the court system works or what their rights and obligations are. This detailed guide is designed to walk you through the entire process—from receiving your notice […]

What It Means Driving while suspended in Victoria refers to operating a vehicle after your driver’s licence has been legally taken away, either temporarily or because of a prior offence or administrative action. This offence is defined under Section 30 of the Road Safety Act 1986. It’s a criminal offence-not just a traffic offence – and […]

If you’re caught driving with a suspended licence in Victoria, the law takes it seriously. Whether your licence was suspended because of unpaid fines, demerit points, or a court ruling, driving anyway can lead to big consequences. This guide explains what driving while suspended means, what the penalties are, and how you can try to […]

Driving on a suspended or disqualified license is a common reason why many otherwise law-abiding Victorians find themselves facing legal proceedings. Common reasons individuals are caught driving while suspended or disqualified include: Whatever the reason, we are experts in presenting your case effectively to the Court. Penalties for Driving While Suspended or Disqualified Under Victorian […]

If you have been caught driving whilst suspended or disqualified, chances are you weren’t committing any other road traffic offence at the time… Medicinal Cannabis and Drug Driving In 2016, Victoria introduced laws allowing doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis for certain medical conditions.  Unfortunately, the Government did not update the Road Safety Act 1986. That has […]

Fines Victoria took over from Civic Compliance on 1st January 2018. It was supposed to be a seamless transition. It hasn’t worked. Some of the early problems are starting to be fixed (lengthy delays in nominating fines), but some of the other problems show no signs of improving. A private company manages the IT system […]

If you have been charged with a serious traffic offence, summoned to appear in court and are at potential risk of losing your licence, your job or your livelihood, we encourage you to consider the advantage of choosing an expert traffic lawyer to represent you in court. Using the services of a traffic law expert, […]

The chance of being intercepted for a random breath or saliva test is now greater than ever. In Victoria alone, the State Government recently undertook the biggest road traffic operation in its history to ensure drug and alcohol affected drivers are taken off the road during the festive holiday period. When you consider the intense […]