Traffic Lawyers In Sydney

Client charged with mid-range drink driving after a work Christmas function, stopped after running a red light. BAC was 0.134. With no prior record, he showed genuine remorse and accepted responsibility. We advised a Traffic Offenders Program and gathered strong character and rehabilitation material. At sentence we made detailed submissions. The Local Court declined to record a conviction, so he kept his licence and employment without interruption to his livelihood.

Clear speed camera images and signage created obvious risk. We focused on early acceptance, documented transport needs, and a plan for safe driving. The court accepted our structured mitigation and avoided the longest disqualification that was possible. A proportionate outcome preserved work duties and family logistics. We then mapped a simple plan for future compliance, including route planning and fatigue checks for late shifts.

Client pleaded not guilty in the Local Court to negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm but was convicted and placed on a Community Correction Order. We reviewed the evidence in full and advised an all grounds appeal because the finding was not open. We argued the magistrate failed to consider a reasonable possibility the other driver was speeding and caused the crash. The District Court agreed and overturned the conviction.

Major traffic offences include high-range PCA, mid-range PCA, dangerous driving occasioning death or grievous bodily harm, police pursuits, driving while disqualified, and repeat drink or drug driving. A traffic lawyer Sydney assesses elements, prior record, and any aggravating features, then builds strategy around disclosure, programs, references, and where appropriate interlock or treatment proposals. The goal is to reduce risk, protect your licence where possible, and position you for the most proportionate outcome permitted by law.

The most serious matters usually involve high-range PCA, dangerous driving causing death or grievous bodily harm, and police pursuit offences. A traffic lawyer focuses on causation, injury evidence, and driving manner, while preparing strong subjective material such as counselling, Traffic Offender Program completion, and employment impact. Where early withdrawal is unrealistic, we target charge negotiations, fair facts, and tailored sentencing submissions that address community safety and rehabilitation prospects credibly.

NSW traffic law does not formally label offences as “Category 1.” That term appears in other legislation, such as work health and safety. A Sydney traffic lawyer explains that for road matters the law specifies particular offences and penalties. Practically, the highest-risk traffic cases include high-range PCA, dangerous driving causing death or grievous bodily harm, and police pursuits. We prepare evidence, programs, and proposals to address risk and achieve a proportionate, lawful result.