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 has implemented a policy of conducting compliance checks on victims and persons named in Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs). These checks aim to ensure the safety of victims and their families, and to verify that the AVOs are being complied with. While traditionally these checks […]
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 […]
Reviewing or appealing an Infringement Notice
The idea of appealing an infringement notice is not technically correct, when you are seeking a review of a penalty notice to that the authority will withdraw and/or caution the offence in questions. When reviewing your fine, Revenue NSW will take into account your personal circumstances. This means that you should tell us if […]