If you have been caught speeding or committing other minor traffic offences in NSW, you may be eligible to get one demerit point back under a new trial program by Transport for NSW that came into effect on July 1, 2023.
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If you are planning to buy a house, you might be wondering if you need a pest and building inspection before you make an offer.
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If you are planning to buy or sell a house in NSW, you may be wondering whether you need to hire a conveyancer to handle the legal aspects of the transaction.
Should I Use a Conveyancer When Buying or Selling a House in NSW? Read More »
This year, double demerits will be in place in NSW for 11 days over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, starting from Friday, 23 December until Monday, 3 January inclusive. What are Double Demerits? The Double Demerit points system in NSW is a part of a scheme that was introduced as a measure to reduce
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Unrestricted licence holders aren’t able to appeal against demerit point suspensions. Their only avenue to continue driving and avoid suspension is to elect to be of good behaviour and go on a Good Behaviour Licence. Good behaviour licences are colloquially known as ‘double or nothing’. We’ve got everything you need to know in this complete
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Double demerit periods are usually in place over periods of public holidays, when more people than usual are in the car and travelling. The idea is that with harsher penalties in place, people will drive more safely. Three of the biggest double demerits myths are: It applies to every single offence; That the fine doubles
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“Can’t the PINOP just withdraw the AVO?” As criminal lawyers this is a question we get all the time. It’s not always possible for a Person in Need of Protection on an Apprehended Violence Order to withdraw or cancel AVOs. Often, once the Police are called it’s too late. What is an AVO? An Apprehended
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The NSW Government has recently removed warning signs from the mobile speed camera. Soon, they’ll also be removing the markings on the car.
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Mobile phone detection cameras are on the rise in New South Wales. They are not signposted and are quite often mobile, and moving around. If you use your phone unlawfully while driving your chances of getting caught are quite high. In a matter of months after the introduction of mobile phone detection cameras, the number
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“I accept responsibility for my irresponsible and selfish conduct. There is no excuse for my actions and I accept responsibility….” If I’ve read it once, I’ve read it a thousand times. And if I’m recognising it, as a traffic lawyer who reads tens of references and apology letters a week – you can bet your
References and apology letters: Worth it or waste of time? Read More »
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