Careless driving – Online Magistrates’ Court – March 2025
The Court: Online Magistrates’ Court
DATE: March 2025
The Charge:
- Road Safety Act Section 65 – driving a motor vehicle carelessly
Charge 1
A fine of up to $2,371.08 and a licence cancellation at the Magistrate’s discretion.
Our client is a probationary driver, he was heading north on the Eastern Freeway. Our client fell asleep whilst driving and crashed into the right-side metal barrier, as well as the concrete barrier. This caused substantial damage to the vehicle and barriers.
Our client was given a good behaviour bond for 6 months by the Magistrate. This means if they do not commit any offences in the 6 months, the charge is dismissed.
This was served without conviction and the client’s licence was not interfered with.
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