Melbourne & Victoria Traffic Offence Lawyer

A traffic violation is a violation of the laws and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, on public roads. Traffic violations range from minor infractions to serious crimes that may result in jail time. Our traffic violation lawyers have in-depth knowledge of various traffic laws and can provide professional guidance and representation for all traffic violations.

Types of traffic offenses in Victoria Traffic offenses vary in severity and include:

Speeding fines, Careless or dangerous driving (including hit and run). Drink driving, drug driving, car accident related offences, P plate or learner driver related offences, and many other minor traffic offences. Certain traffic offenses, such as guilty driving or dangerous driving causing death or serious injury, carry very serious penalties.

Although some offenses are not specifically considered traffic violations, they are generally used to describe very serious driving-related offenses such as reckless driving, endangering life or causing serious injury. Many traffic charges are often difficult to defend. Therefore, it is important to consult an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

Victoria has many traffic laws. As mentioned earlier, some are minor offenses; however, serious traffic offenses, such as those involving death or serious injury, will almost always result in a custodial sentence.

Offenses under the Road Safety Act 1986 include:

Careless driving (section 65)

Dangerous Driving (Article 64)

Driving Whilst Unlicensed, Suspended or Disqualified (s18 and s30)

Evading or Failing to Stop for Police (s64A)

Failure to Report Accident to Police When Person Injured or Property Damaged (s61)

Improper Use of a Motor Vehicle and Loss of Traction (s65A)

Providing False and Misleading Information (s84BI)

Anti-hooning laws (s84C)

Under Victoria's anti-hooning laws, Victoria Police may impound, immobilize or permanently seize vehicles for summary offenses as defined in the Road Safety Act 1986 (Part 6A) and the Road Safety Rules 2009.

The indictable offenses under the Crimes Act 1958 include:

Culpable Driving (s318)

Dangerous Driving Causing Death or Serious Injury (s319)

Dangerous or Negligent Driving While Pursued by Police (s319AA)

Negligently Causing Serious Injury (s24)

Reckless Conduct Endangering Life or Serious Injury (s22 and s23)

Fines for traffic violations vary in degree, depending on the severity of the violation.

Common penalties for traffic violations include:

• Fines, such as speeding fines
• Good Behaviour Bond, or Adjourned Undertaking
• Suspension or disqualification of driving licence
• Criminal conviction
• Diversion programs
• Vehicle impounding
• Community Corrections Orders
• Imprisonment

Seemingly minor traffic violations, such as careless driving, driving without a license, or driving noise and smoke, may not cost you the money to hire an attorney. But these charges can result in a driver's license suspension, which means a judge or judicial registrar will decide whether your driver's license will be suspended.

In order to obtain the judge's discretion in your matter, you will need to submit many factors in your favour. Our attorneys can help explain your case so the judge can be lenient.

In addition, traffic violations can lead to severe penalties such as suspension of driver's license, heavy fines, and even imprisonment. These can have a serious impact on your life and can be permanently placed on your criminal record.

To protect your rights, mount a strong defense, and obtain the best possible outcome, it is critical to seek professional legal representation.

Typically, for minor traffic violations, you will first receive an infringement notice or fine. If you do not pay the fine, you will be subject to further penalties and may be required to attend the Magistrates' Court.

For more serious traffic offences, the police will charge you and require you to attend court. In court, you can postpone the matter or enter a plea of ​​guilty or not guilty. Our traffic violation attorneys will represent you in court to provide you with the best defence and best possible outcome.