What is the Alcohol Interlock Program?
Certain traffic offences attract a ‘mandatory interlock order’ which means that after the expiry of the relevant disqualification period the driver must have an approved interlock device installed for a specified period of time. An interlock is an electronic breath...
Driving under the Influence (DUI)
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is an offence under Section 112 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW). To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle, or occupied the driver seat...
Driving without a Licence
Driving Without a Licence is an offence under Section 53 of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle You did not hold a driver licence...
Driving whilst Suspended or Cancelled due to a Fine Default
Driving Whilst Suspended or Cancelled Due to a Fine Default is an offence under Section 54(5) of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle, and...
Driving whilst Disqualified, Suspended or Cancelled
Driving Whilst Disqualified, Suspended or Cancelled is an offence under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle, and You were disqualified from...
What is a Major Traffic Offence?
The penalties that apply to traffic offences such as drink or drug driving, driving whilst disqualified and reckless driving often depend on whether it is the driver’s first, or second or more, ‘major offence’ in the past 5 years. A...
Menacing Driving Without Intent
Menacing Driving With Intent is an offence under Section 118(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle You drove it in a manner that...
Menacing Driving With Intent
Menacing Driving With Intent is an offence under Section 118(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle You drove in a manner that menaced...
Driving in a Dangerous Manner
Driving in a Dangerous Manner is an offence under Section 117(2) of the Road Transport Act 2013. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that: You drove a motor vehicle, and Your manner of driving was...