Criminal Law Specialists
Our team handles all types of criminal matters, from traffic offences to cases involving affray, assault, drugs, and more.
24/7 Criminal Law Advice
We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout Sydney and the Illawarra region — and your first consultation is free.
Top-Tier Team
Our criminal law team is led by a former police officer and senior police prosecutor, with unmatched insight into court procedures.
Extensive Experience
With extensive courtroom experience, we handle most summary matters in-house, offering a cost-effective solution without barristers.
Here to Help
Have you been charged with a traffic offence in Sydney? The consequences can go far beyond a fine — from demerit points on your licence to a possible disqualification or worse. At Kells, we understand the stakes and are here to help you figure out what your best next steps are. Our traffic offence lawyers in will thoroughly review your case, explain your options, and aim to secure the most favourable outcome, so you can protect your driving privileges and minimise the offence’s impact on your life.
How Can Our Sydney Traffic Offence Lawyers Help?
Being charged with a traffic offence, whether minor or serious, can without a doubt be an overwhelming experience. The potential impact on your life — especially the possibility of losing your licence — can be severe. Having strong legal representation can make a substantial difference between improving your chances of retaining your driving privileges and losing them.
At Kells, our dedicated traffic offence lawyers have experience handling a wide range of traffic charges, ranging from minor infractions to more serious ones. We understand the complex legal laws and regulations surrounding traffic offences in NSW and are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to protect your licence or even help you reinstate it.
Get Expert Criminal Law Advice
If you would like to discuss your traffic offence with our criminal law team, please get in touch. We are available 24/7 to help you and offer a free initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many different types of traffic offences in NSW, including:
- Speeding
- Driving Through Red Light
- Drink Driving and Drug Driving
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
- Driving with Illigicit Substance in Your Oral Fluid, Blood or Urine
- Driving with a Disqualified, Suspended or Cancelled Licence
- Using a Mobile Phone While Driving
- Driving without Seatbelt
- Negligent Driving
- Furious and Reckless Driving
- Failing to Stop and Assist After na Accident
- Predatory and Menacing Driving
- Police Pursuit
Losing your licence is a possible outcome for certain traffic offences in Sydney. However, the likelihood depends on factors like the offence type, your driving history, and your case’s circumstances. Key points include:
- Demerit Points – NSW has a demerit points system. If you accumulate too many points within a set period, your licence may be suspended. The threshold varies by licence type.
- Immediate Licence Suspension – Some offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, may trigger an immediate licence suspension, regardless of demerit points.
- Habitual Offender Declaration – Multiple serious offences within a certain period may lead to being declared a “habitual offender,” resulting in a prolonged disqualification.
- Court-Imposed Penalties – For serious offences, like dangerous driving causing death, the court may impose severe penalties, including licence disqualification.
Please note that each case is unique, and the specific penalties and consequences will depend on individual circumstances and the court’s discretion. Our traffic offence lawyers at Kells Sydney can provide detailed guidance on how a charge may affect your licence.
Area of Expertise
Affray
Assault
Bail
Criminal Penalties
Coronial Inquests
Driving Suspensions
Drink Driving
Drugs
Firearms
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Traffic Offences
Drink & Drug Driving
Legal Aid
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