VICTORIA OFFENCES
Victorian traffic laws are among the strictest, making expert legal advice crucial. Court appearances, while intimidating, offer a chance for the best outcome, even with a guilty plea. Avoiding legal costs might seem wise, but self-representation, especially in challenging and evolving Victorian traffic law, often leads to unsuccessful defences and appeals, underscoring the need for professional guidance.
DRINK DRIVING
Learn about drink driving offences, their penalties, blood alcohol limits, and enforcement.
DRUG DRIVING
Learn about drug driving offences, their penalties, blood alcohol limits, and enforcement.
REFUSING TO BE TESTED
Refusing a breath or blood test breaches laws ensuring road safety by detecting impaired drivers.
ALCOHOL INTERLOCK
Drivers guilty of DUI won't be relicensed unless their new licence includes an alcohol interlock.
DRIVING UNLICENCED
Driving without a valid licence is straightforward & may lead to severe penalties due to significant safety risks.
DRIVING SUSPENDED
Driving while suspended leads to a court hearing because it is considered a serious repeat offence.
DRIVING DISQUALIFIED
Driving disqualified is serious as it shows a clear disregard for legal rules and leads to stricter penalties.
EXCESSIVE SPEEDING
Excessive speeding leads to automatic mandatory licence suspensions for drivers in order to enforce public safety.
UNNECESSARY NOISE /SMOKE
Starting or driving a vehicle in a way that causes unnecessary noise & smoke is an offence.
CARELESS DRIVING
Driving carelessly on any road is an offence, & police can issue charges based on observed behaviour.
DRIVE IN A DANGEROUS MANNER
Driving a motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public may result in licence suspension.
CULPABLE DRIVING
Culpable driving, if proven, is a serious traffic offence that comes with harsh penalties.
RECKLESS CONDUCT ENDANGERING LIFE
The offence of reckless conduct endangering life requires the prosecution to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.
DANGEROUS DRIVING CAUSING INJURY/DEATH
It is likely that this charge will attract a term of imprisonment, even for first time offenders.
FAIL TO NOMINATE DRIVER
Failure to nominate a driver when formally requested to do so by the police is a chargable offence.
FAIL TO STOP OR FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
Not stopping for police, failing to show a licence, or withholding name and address is a serious offence.
CAR IMPOUNDMENT
A number of offences can result in police impounding your vehicle, on the spot, for safety and legal reasons.
TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT NOTICES
Determine if contesting a Traffic Infringement Notice truly benefits your situation.
VICTORIA OFFENCES
Victorian traffic laws are among the strictest, making expert legal advice crucial. Court appearances, while intimidating, offer a chance for the best outcome, even with a guilty plea. Avoiding legal costs might seem wise, but self-representation, especially in challenging and evolving Victorian traffic law, often leads to unsuccessful defences and appeals, underscoring the need for professional guidance.
DRINK DRIVING
Learn about drink driving offences, their penalties, blood alcohol limits, and enforcement.
DRUG DRIVING
Learn about drug driving offences, their penalties, blood alcohol limits, and enforcement.
REFUSE BREATH
/BLOOD TEST
Refusing a breath or blood test breaches laws ensuring road safety by detecting impaired drivers.
ALCOHOL INTERLOCK
Drivers guilty of DUI won't be relicenced unless their new licence includes an alcohol interlock.
DRIVING UNLICENCED
Driving without a licence is straightforward & may lead to severe penalties due to significant safety risks.
DRIVING SUSPENDED
Driving while suspended leads to a court hearing because it is considered a serious repeat offence.
DRIVING DISQUALIFIED
Driving disqualified is serious as it shows clear disregard for legal rules and leads to stricter penalties.
EXCESSIVE SPEEDING
Excessive speeding leads to automatic, mandatory licence suspensions for drivers to enforce safety.
UNNECESSARY NOISE/SMOKE
Starting or driving a vehicle in a way that causes unnecessary noise & smoke is an offence.
CARELESS DRIVING
Driving carelessly on any road is an offence, & police can issue charges based on observed behaviour.
DRIVE IN A DANGEROUS MANNER
Driving a motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner which is dangerous to the public may result in licence suspension.
CULPABLE DRIVING
Driving carelessly on any road is an offence, & police can issue charges based on observed behaviour.
RECKLESS CONDUCT ENDANGER LIFE
The offence of reckless conduct endangering life requires the prosecution to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.
DANGEROUS DRIVING CAUSING INJURY/DEATH
This charge will attract a term of imprisonment, even for first time offenders.
FAIL TO
NOMINATE
DRIVER
Failure to nominate a driver when formally requested to do so by the police is a chargable offence.
FAIL TO STOP OR FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
Not stopping for police, failing to show a licence, or withholding name and address is a serious offence.
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CAR IMPOUNDMENT
A number of offences can result in police impounding your vehicle, on the spot, for safety and legal reasons.
TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT NOTICES
Determine if contesting a Traffic Infringement Notice truly benefits your situation.
