Drive manner speed dangerous

The offence of driving in a manner or speed dangerous is a criminal offence and is considered seriously by courts and which is reflected in the penalties. Often Police will charge a person who has been alleged to be speeding over 45 km/h with Drive Speed Dangerous.

PENALTIES

The maximum penalty is a fine of $2,200 and /or imprisonment for 9 months. If the offence is a second or subsequent offence, the maximum penalties increase to a fine of $3,300 and/or imprisonment for 12 months. A second or subsequent offence means that you have either been convicted of a previous offence of driving in a manner dangerous within the past 5 years, or another earlier “major offence”, for example, drink driving, in the past 5 years.

Upon a conviction for this offence an automatic period of disqualification of 3 Years with a potential of a minimum of 1 year will follow unless a conviction is avoided.

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Drive manner speed dangerous

FIRST MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENCE – DRIVE IN A MANNER DANGEROUS TO THE PUBLIC

1. A maximum fine of $2,200.00 and /or

2. 9 months imprisonment

3. An unlimited maximum disqualification period

4. A minimum disqualification period of 12 months

5. An automatic disqualification period of 3 years

SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENCE WITHIN 5 YEARS

1. A maximum fine of $3,300.00 and/or

2. 12 months imprisonment

3. An unlimited maximum disqualification period

4. A minimum disqualification period of 2 years

5. An automatic disqualification period of 5 years.

Chris Kalpage has defended many motorcycle riders and car drivers who have been charged with this offence. Being a car and motorcycle enthusiast, he appreciates and empathises with his clients and has often taken cases where others have been unwilling to defend. Having spent many hours as a sports car and motorcycle rider both on the road and track, he understands what is possible and, more importantly, what is not possible in a vehicle. Most cases often are based on the evidence of what a police officer may have seen and with Highway Patrol Officers an In-Car Video. A knowledge of what a car or motorbike can do is often important in contesting the police evidence.

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If you are charged with a traffic offence, contact Chris Kalpage, the head solicitor of Kalpage & Co Solicitors, 24/7, rather than facing worry and uncertainty on your own. For more details on driving in a manner/speed dangerous, call us (02) 9230 0448 / 0418 211 074 or email: kalpage@aol.com.

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