Suspended license nsw

Suspended license nsw

There are many ways one can lose a drivers licence some examples are;

Suspension by Transport for NSW formerly the RMS for a number of reasons some of them are:

  • Demerit Points,
  • Speed over 30 and 45,
  • Suspension by the police
  • Disqualification by the Courts

It is imperative to seek legal advice as soon as any driving offence occurs to minimise this risk. Our principal Chris Kalpage has over 37 years of experience fighting for clients to prevent or minimise licence loss and travels to courts all over New South Wales to represent clients. We are highly experienced and compassionate and are committed to offering complete guidance to clients who are looking for speedy resolutions to their matters.

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You should always keep in mind that most appeals to a Local Court against an TfNSW or Police suspension are final, and you need to get it right the first time. Chris, on occasion, gets calls from people who have decided to do it themselves and got it wrong and have obtained an adverse decision. In the majority of cases, unless there is an issue of law, you are bound by the decision of the Local Court.


We are ready to accept all your enquiries 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and take pride in being the first one to answer your questions and work closely with you in order to assist you.


Automatic Speeding Suspension:


Often clients will be caught for travelling at a speed for which, if the fine is paid, will result in mandatory periods of suspension by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW).

The duration of such suspension will depend on the speed that you were alleged to be travelling at:

  • A speed greater than 30 km/hr will result in your licence being suspended for 3 months.
  • A speed greater than 45 km/hr will result in your licence being suspended for 6 months.

Immediate Police suspension:

  • Police have the authority to immediately suspend and confiscate your licence for offences such as:
  • A serious offence related to driving that can cause death and grievous bodily harm.
  • Speeding greater than 45 km/hr.
  • Speeding greater than 30 km/hr over the speed limit while the holder of learner or provisional licence

In the case of a street racing offence

Driving that is unaccompanied by supervising driver while the holder of learner licence.



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Defences to Speeding Matters


There are many ways that these sorts of serious speeding offences can be dealt with and it is important to speak to a solicitor at the earliest opportunity.


Irrespective of what many people believe, speeding fines can often be successfully challenged. It is important to analyse the method by which the speed was assessed; was it Lidar, Silver Eagle radar, a Check Speed, or an Estimate by the police and the area that the assessment was done in and the manner of that assessment.


We have previously defended many clients who have challenged speeding offences. There is the possibility on taking the matter to the court that a finding can be made of a lesser speed, that brings the person into a different speed threshold which may reduce or completely avoid the licence loss. Further depending on the client’s record and good character asking the court not to impose a conviction pursuant to section 10 of Crimes Sentencing Procedure Act, and in this case, you will not lose your licence or demerit points.


Appeals Against TfNSW Or Police Suspensions


Depending on the facts it may be considered too impractical and risky to proceed with a full defence of a speeding charge. Accordingly, it may be decided that the best way is to appeal against the TfNSW or police suspension by what is commonly called a licence appeal. You have the opportunity to challenge an automatic TfNSW or even the Police Suspension in court. In the case of a suspension by the TfNSW, we need to prove that you are a fit and proper person to hold a licence and consider amongst other things the personal circumstances of the client, the circumstances in which the offence was committed and any other relevant matter. Chris Kalpage has successfully dealt with numerous cases involving appeals from TfNSW suspensions. Success is only possible by developing a strong and carefully considered case to present to the court.


In the case of a Police suspension, we need to satisfy the legislative requirement of “exceptional circumstances” a narrower and more difficult though not insurmountable hurdle than a licence appeal involving an TfNSW suspension.


SEE CHRIS'S ARTICLES FOR MORE INFORMATION


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 while suspended, call us (02) 9230 0448 / 0418 211 074 or email: kalpage@aol.com


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