‘S’ Plates for Elderly Drivers
We all know that certain drivers are required to display ‘L’ or ‘P’ plates and comply with lower maximum speed limits, and a zero blood alcohol limit. We also know that elderly people can gradually lose their eyesight and physical...
Should Interlock Devices be Fitted to All Vehicles?
Getting behind the wheel in Australia means having to obey a whole host of traffic rules – but imagine if this included a mandatory breath test before you even turned the ignition! While fitting an ‘alcohol interlock device’ may be...
Would You Risk Prison to Keep Your Driver Licence?
How far would you go to avoid a speeding fine or demerit points? Lie to authorities? Find a Justice of the Peace to sign a false statement? According to the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS), a large number of people...
Crazy Driving Behaviour
Most of us will commit some form of traffic offence during our time on the road. But here are a few of the more unusual ways that drivers get themselves into trouble: Starting Off on the Wrong Foot Most law...
Judges Gone Bad: Drunk Judges Misbehaving
Most of us enjoy having a drink or two from time to time, and judges are no different. But not everyone behaves themselves on the drink, including some members of our esteemed judiciary. If you’ve ever been in trouble for...
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Cases
As Sydney’s criminal and traffic law specialists, our lawyers receive queries about traffic matters every day. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions: 1. I’ve been give a speeding ticket. Can I take the case...
Police Target Patrons at Charity Event
The motorcycle community has faced a relentless police campaign in recent years, following the widely-publicised Sydney Airport brawl between rival members of the Hells Angels and Comanchero motorcycle clubs. The brawl, which erupted after months of tensions between motorcycle clubs...
Police Announce Massive Increase in Roadside Drug Testing
According to NSW Police, the number of motorists driving with drugs in their system is on the rise, with one in six drivers tested for drugs returning positive results in June and July this year. This has led police to...
Top 10 Offences For Which People Go to Prison
When you think of prison inmates, you might conjure up images of ‘hardened criminals’ locked away for violent and abhorrent crimes, like murder and paedophilia; but the fact is that many are in prison for non-violent offences. Rising Prison Population...
When Can Police Impound Cars?
Police can seize property for a variety of reasons, including when they suspect it is the proceeds of crime, or for use as evidence in a case – but the main way that cars are impounded in NSW is under...
