Should low-range drink drivers get criminal records?
If you have been charged with drink driving, you are certainly not alone. Drink driving, also known as ‘P.C.A.’, is the most common offence in NSW Local Courts, accounting for 20% of all cases. And it may surprise you that...
Are Drug Driving Laws Fair?
NSW drivers are now facing an even greater chance of being drug tested, after police have linked crashes to drug use. And newer machines used to detect drugs in saliva samples are even more sensitive to drugs than older technology,...
Police Ignorance of the Law – Should They Have More Legal Training?
Police are supposed to uphold and maintain the law, but a recent court case shows that in some instances, officers do not even understand the charges that they are pressing against members of the public. The misapplication of criminal charges...
Should We Have Stricter Driver Licensing Requirements?
We all have that one friend or family member who possesses questionable driving skills. And if you’re someone who drives on a regular basis, you might often find yourself wondering how certain drivers on our roads managed to get their...
Should Cyclists be Charged in the Same Way As Car Drivers?
Driving negligently or drink driving in a motor vehicle can lead to harsh penalties, especially if someone is injured as a result. But many cyclists may not be aware that they can also be liable for criminal charges and severe...
When Should Ambulance Drivers Have to Pay Speeding Fines?
There is no doubt that paramedics perform a vital and extremely difficult role in our society. But did you know that, in certain circumstances, ambulance drivers who break the road rules by speeding or running red light cameras can get...
What Evidence Do Police Look For at a Serious Traffic Crash?
Being involved in a serious traffic accident can be traumatic, especially if someone is injured or killed as a result. Finding yourself facing criminal charges as a result can turn an already distressing situation into a far more difficult one...
New Penalties for High Range Drink Driving are Nearly Here
Has someone you know been charged with drink driving? If so, they may be familiar with how drink driving cases are dealt with in court. However, they may not be aware that law relating to drink driving are about to...
Tim Ellis Sacked From Role as Tasmania’s Director of Public Prosecutions
The past year has seen a number of prominent Australians step down from public leadership positions. In April last year, then NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell stood down from his role after allegations of unethical conduct surfaced during an ICAC investigation....
Installing Speed Limiters to Vehicles: The Answer to Speeding?
A parliamentary committee has suggested a number of new measures to be implemented in NSW this year in a bid to tackle speeding, and reduce the number of speeding-related road accidents. One of the measures under discussion involves fitting repeat...
