Heavy vehicle and road transport lawyer in the Riverina
Heavy vehicle drivers face rules that other drivers do not: fatigue and work diary rules, mass and loading limits, speed limiters and, in vehicles over 13.9 tonnes, an alcohol limit of under 0.02. A charge can threaten a driver's licence and livelihood. John advises drivers on Heavy Vehicle National Law and road transport charges in courts along the Riverina's freight routes.
Dr John Weir, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law- Which law applies?
- The Heavy Vehicle National Law, plus NSW road rules and licensing law.
- Who enforces it?
- The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator carries out on-road enforcement in NSW, alongside NSW Police. Transport for NSW handles licensing and camera-detected offences.
- What alcohol limit applies?
- Under 0.02 in special category vehicles, which include heavy vehicles over 13.9 tonnes GVM and combinations over 13.9 tonnes GCM.
- Can I contest an infringement?
- Yes. You can elect to have a heavy vehicle penalty notice dealt with by a court.
Heavy vehicle matters John handles
For drivers, and for operators where the charge arises from a driver's conduct.
- Fatigue and work and rest hours
- Work diary offences
- Mass, dimension and loading
- Speed limiter offences
- Speeding in a heavy vehicle
- Special category drink driving
- Vehicle defect offences
- Licence suspensions and disqualifications
- Court elected penalty notices
- Drug driving
What happens on a heavy vehicle charge
- 1
Inspection or intercept
An officer checks your vehicle, work diary or load, or intercepts you at the roadside.
- 2
Notice or charge
You receive a penalty notice, a formal warning or a Court Attendance Notice.
- 3
Advice
John reviews the records, the measurements and the paperwork, and the effect on your licence and job.
- 4
Court
A plea or a defended hearing, with the court told what the licence means for you and your employer.
What John does on heavy vehicle matters
- Reviews work diaries, records and measurements
- Advises whether to accept a notice or elect to go to court
- Defends special category drink and drug driving charges
- Puts your work history and need to drive before the court
- Appeals licence suspensions where available
Dr John Weir
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law
Over 30 years in court, as prosecutor, Legal Aid solicitor, barrister and solicitor advocate.
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Some licence suspensions can be appealed to the Local Court, but the time limits are short.
Traffic and licence appealsTalk to John about your matter.
Call now, or leave your number and the court, and John will call you back. [Call back timing]
0429 452 225jw@johnweir.com.auPO Box 469, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650