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Apprehended Violence Orders

Apprehended Violence Orders

Have you been issued with an apprehended violence order (AVO) or are you concerned for your safety or the safety of those you have a domestic relationship with? There are two types of AVO: apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVO), and apprehended personal violence...

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Not happy with your Local Court decision?

Not happy with your Local Court decision?

Have you been given a decision in a criminal or traffic matter in the Local Court that you think is unfair? Most decisions in the Local Court have a right of appeal. Appeals can be on sentence, conviction or all grounds under section 11 of the Crimes (Appeal and...

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Have you been accused of a driver licensing offence?

Have you been accused of a driver licensing offence?

Driver licensing offences can be costly. Driver licensing offences under the Road Transport Act (RTA) include: Obtain driver licence by false statements, unlawfully possess, alter or use: sections 49 to 51 of the RTA Drive without a licence: section 53 of the RTA...

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Are you an older driver who has lost his or her licence?

Are you an older driver who has lost his or her licence?

Australian people are living longer and therefore driving longer. In New South Wales, there are certain specific requirements that affect the older driver. There are practical driving assessments and medical assessments for aged drivers. Aged driving tests for older...

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Fatigue under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

Fatigue under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

Fatigue under the Heavy Vehicle National Law Heavy vehicle fatigue offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) involve breaching the permitted driving hours in a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle. If your vehicle is a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle (a truck,...

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Infringement notices under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

Infringement notices under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

Have you been issued with an infringement notice under the Heavy Vehicle National Law? Heavy vehicle offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) include exceeding the mass, loading and dimension limits. These particular offences are categorised as minor,...

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Have you been issued with a toll notice?

Have you been issued with a toll notice?

Have you been issued with a toll notice or penalty notice for fail to pay toll? These days Sydney’s toll roads are cashless and it is not too difficult to run up toll fees if you are unaware. Particularly if you are from regional areas or interstate. Or if you are...

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