Traffic offences and licence appeals in Wagga Wagga
Some licence suspensions can be appealed to the Local Court, but the time limits are short. For a suspension police gave you on the spot, you have 28 days from receiving the notice. For a Transport for NSW suspension, lodge the appeal before the suspension starts. John advises whether an appeal is open to you, prepares the evidence the court needs, and defends traffic charges from speeding to dangerous driving.
Dr John Weir, Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law- How long do I have to appeal?
- 28 days from receiving a police suspension notice. For a Transport for NSW suspension, before the suspension starts.
- What does the court consider?
- It depends on the suspension. A suspension police gave you on the spot can only be changed in exceptional circumstances. For other suspensions, your traffic record and your need for a licence matter.
- Is there an alternative for demerit points?
- Unrestricted licence holders cannot appeal a demerit point suspension, but can choose a 12 month good behaviour period instead.
- What if I drove while suspended?
- That is a serious charge with a further disqualification. Get advice before court.
Traffic matters John handles
Licence appeals and the traffic charges that put a licence at risk.
- Speeding suspension appeals
- Demerit point suspensions
- Driving while suspended
- Driving while disqualified
- Unlicensed driving
- Negligent driving
- Dangerous driving
- Police pursuit
- Speeding more than 45 km/h over the limit
- Court elected penalty notices
How a licence appeal works
- 1
Check your notice
Your notice shows what kind of suspension it is. Police suspensions have a 28 day limit. Transport for NSW suspensions must be appealed before they start.
- 2
Talk to John
He checks whether the suspension can be appealed and what the court will want to see.
- 3
Lodge the appeal
The appeal is filed with the Local Court and a hearing date is set.
- 4
Prepare the evidence
Your driving record, references and evidence of what the licence means for work and family.
- 5
The hearing
The Local Court judge can confirm, shorten or set aside the suspension.
What John does on a traffic matter
- Advises whether a suspension can be appealed
- Prepares affidavits and references
- Runs the appeal hearing
- Defends driving while suspended and disqualified charges
- Defends negligent and dangerous driving charges
- Takes penalty notices to court where it is worth doing
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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0429 452 225jw@johnweir.com.auPO Box 469, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650