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If you’ve been charged with driving while disqualified, this question usually comes up fast. Is it worth fighting it?Or should I just plead guilty and get it over with? Most people asking this aren’t trying to dodge responsibility. They’re trying to avoid making things worse. They’re worried about jail. They’re worried about losing their licence […]

If you’ve been charged with driving while suspended, you’re probably stuck between two bad options. On one hand, you’re thinking:“Maybe I should just plead guilty and get it over with.” On the other:“This feels unfair. I didn’t mean to do this. Is it worth fighting?” This page is about helping you make that call calmly and […]

If you’ve been caught driving before your suspension ended, you’re probably kicking yourself. Most people in this situation thought they were finished. Or close enough. Or they misread the date. Some just took the risk and hoped for the best. Now you’re worried about one thing: “How bad is this going to get?” This page explains, […]

If this is your first time being charged with drink driving, you’re probably feeling sick about it. Most people are shocked. Many feel embarrassed. Almost everyone is scared about their licence, their job, and whether they now have a criminal record. Take a breath. A first drink driving offence in Victoria is serious. But it is also very […]

If you’ve been charged with driving while suspended, there’s a good chance this is the question running through your head: “Am I going to jail?” Most people asking that are scared. Some haven’t slept. Some are replaying every bad story they’ve heard from mates or online forums. This page is here to give you a […]

If you’ve been caught driving suspended, you’re probably sitting with a sick feeling in your stomach. Most people in this spot are panicking. That’s normal. What matters now is knowing what this charge really is, what court usually does, and what you can do to stop it getting worse. This page is about driving while suspended in […]

If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking: “I honestly didn’t know my licence was suspended.”“I wouldn’t have driven if I knew.”“How can I be charged for something I didn’t know about?” You’re not alone. We see this exact situation all the time. People miss letters. They move house. Fines pile up quietly. Systems don’t always […]

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 […]