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This article is for general information only and should not be relied on for specific legal advice. The author will not be held responsible for any action that a person takes as a result of interpretation of the contents of this article. It is important to seek specific advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer...

When you have been charged with a traffic offence such as drink driving in Australia you should consider completing a Drink Drive Education Program to assist you in reducing the penalty you receive. Completing a program such as the Road and Traffic Education (RATE) Program will help you to demonstrate to the court that you...

Have you accumulated too many demerit points OR been booked by the police for a high-speed offence? How to apply for a file a Special Hardship Order application Do you need a drivers licence for work? In Queensland, you may be eligible to apply for a Special Hardship Order Licence (SHO) – or what is...

Several traffic offences can leave you without a licence. These include drink or drug driving, dangerous driving, or driving whilst disqualified. Disqualification periods may range from a few months or a few years depending on the offence and severity of the offence. But there are ways to help you get your licence back after disqualification...

Fatality Free Friday commenced in 2007 through the Australian Road Safety Foundation and has continued since then – now recognised as Australia’s largest national community-based road safety program. The Fatality Free Friday program seeks to increase education for road users and ensure a fatality-free day on all Australian roads. Recent statistics show that one in...

This article is for general information only and should not be relied on for specific legal advice. The author will not be held responsible for any action that a person takes as a result of interpretation of the contents of this article. It is important to seek specific advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer...

Your driver’s licence is considered a privilege, not a right. When we sign up for a driver’s licence, we are also agreeing that we will comply with a whole range of road rules and conditions. It is not uncommon for people to lose their driver’s licence for breaking these road rules and conditions, without even...

When you are charged with a traffic offence you will be required to go to court for the matter. The traffic offences you may be charged with can include but are not limited to: Careless driving; Drink driving; Drug driving; Disqualified driving; Dangerous driving; Driving while suspended; and Driving without a drivers licence. If you...

This article is for general information only and should not be relied on for specific legal advice. The author will not be held responsible for any action that a person takes as a result of interpretation of the contents of this article. It is important to seek specific advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer...