What is a Criminal Infringement Notice or CIN? A Criminal Infringement Notice or CIN is essentially an infringement notice or a ‘on the spot’ fine or ticket for certain offences. Is a CIN a criminal conviction? A CIN is not a matter that will automatically result in a recording of a criminal conviction, UNLESS […]
Combined PCA & Illicit Substance (Drink & Drug Driving)
On 28 June 2021 the NSW government introduced a new offence of Drink Driving / PCA combined with drug driving / presence of illicit drug in oral fluid. Until this time these offences have been separate and it was rare to see both offences together. The punishment or penalties for this combined offence are serious, […]
Fail to stop and give particulars following a collision
It is an obligation on all drivers in NSW to stop at the scene of an accident and give personal details and/or particulars to the other driver, any person injured, or the owner of damaged property as a result of a collision regardless of who is at fault. The maximum penalty for this offence […]
Apprehended Violence Order Compliance Checks
The NSW Police Force have initiated a policy of knocking on the doors of victims and/or personed named in the apprehended domestic/personal violence orders (AVO), checking on the safety of victims and their families, inquiring if AVO’s are being complied with and ensuring no breaches are occurring. While traditionally these checks were utilised for high […]
Laws Surrounding Fireworks? Are Fireworks legal in NSW?
The short answer is No, unless you have a license to purchase, use, store, manufacturer, supply and transport fireworks than it is illegal to possession, let off or supply fireworks. Can I obtain a licence? There are two main licence types when it comes to the use of fireworks. Firework Single Use licence (FSULL) This […]
Removing or Appealing a Licence Disqualification
If you currently face a lengthy disqualification period and have complied with this a period of two or four years offence free (depending on your case) and you have not been convicted of certain driving offences involving death or grievous bodily harm, then you may be eligible to remove or appeal your licence disqualification. Every […]