The NSW police force frequently patrols the roads to discourage and detect hazardous driving. The driving offences penalties in NSW are heavy, including fines and immediate suspension of license, for drivers who breach the law.

Though the fines and penalties are basic in the case of light offences, the driving offences penalties in NSW are heavy for more serious crimes.  There is also the loss of demerit points applicable to NSW license holders.

Unlimited license holders in NSW, who go beyond their demerit points two times within five years, will have to:

• Complete the  Driver Knowledge Test successfully before driving and complete a driver education course, like the Traffic Offender Intervention Program at the lawbreakers cost.  

Those who hold a provisional license should not go beyond twice the limit of their demerit point. If they do, they have to:

• Complete the Driver Knowledge Test successfully before coming back to the driving.

Drivers found guilty of  two drink driving offences within five years will also have to complete the Driver Knowledge Test successfully before coming back to the driving.

Police may  seize your license immediately if you commit the following offences:

• A serious driving offence that causes death or serious physical harm.
• Driving the vehicle  45 km/hour over the speed limit
• Medium or high range  concentration of alcohol or engaging in other serious alcohol-associated offences.
• A road-racing offence.
• A provoked burnout offence,  where the driver  take part in, recommend others to take part in, film or photograph to encourage or arrange a Hoon activity.
• Driving the vehicle with the speed more than 30 km/hour above the speed limit whilst the holder holds a learner’s license or a provisional license.
• Driving alone by a supervising driver whilst the holder of a learner license.

In all the above cases, the NSW Police Force can suspend and seize a driving license either on the spot or within two days of an individual being charged or issued a penalty notice for an offence.  The suspension will continue, pending the offence being heard by a NSW court. If you are convicted and banned by the court, the court may take the time you have served under suspension into account, when considering the licence cancellation period.

If you’re facing driving offence charges, you need expert legal help to ensure that you get the best best possible result.  This could mean the difference between you keeping your job or not.  For an obligation free discussion on your particular issue, call us now on 02 9449 1967