Practice Area
Traffic & Licence Law
A traffic matter can move quickly from a routine drive to a real threat to your licence, your job and your ability to get around. Whether you've been charged with a driving offence, issued with an immediate licence suspension, or you've simply run out of demerit points, the consequences can affect far more than the drive home.
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NSW traffic law is a mix of criminal offences dealt with in the Local Court and administrative decisions made by police or Transport for NSW. The two systems work differently, have different time limits, and call for different strategies — which is why early, informed advice matters.
MGE Lawyers, based in Parramatta and acting for clients across Sydney and NSW, helps people understand what a charge or suspension actually means for them, what their realistic options are, and how to put their best case forward — whether that's in the Local Court or on an appeal.
Our services
Traffic & Licence Law services
Each matter below has its own page explaining what is involved, what it could mean for you and how we can help.
Traffic Offences
6 servicesTraffic Offences
General advice and representation for people facing traffic offences dealt with by the Local Court or by way of penalty notice.
Read moreSpeeding Offences
Advice on speeding infringements and more serious speed-related charges dealt with by the Local Court.
Read moreDangerous Driving
Representation for dangerous driving charges, including matters involving injury or death arising from a driving incident.
Read moreNegligent Driving
Advice and representation for negligent driving charges, including matters involving property damage, injury or death.
Read morePolice Pursuits
Advice for people charged with offences relating to failing to stop for police or being involved in a police pursuit.
Read moreHeavy Vehicle Offences
Advice for truck and heavy vehicle drivers and operators facing charges under NSW and national heavy vehicle laws.
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Drink & Drug Driving
6 servicesDrink Driving
General advice on drink driving offences dealt with under NSW road transport legislation, from lower-level to more serious readings.
Read moreLow-Range PCA
Advice for drivers charged with a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol offence.
Read moreMid-Range PCA
Advice for drivers charged with a mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol offence before the Local Court.
Read moreHigh-Range PCA
Advice for drivers charged with a high-range prescribed concentration of alcohol offence before the Local Court.
Read moreDUI
Advice on driving under the influence charges, which are distinct from standard prescribed concentration of alcohol offences.
Read moreDrug Driving
Advice for drivers charged with driving with the presence of an illicit drug, or drug-impaired driving, under NSW law.
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Suspended & Disqualified Driving
4 servicesDriving While Suspended
Advice and representation for people charged with driving while their licence was suspended.
Read moreDriving While Disqualified
Representation for people charged with driving while disqualified from holding a licence.
Read moreLicence Disqualification Matters
Advice on court-imposed licence disqualifications and the practical steps available to affected drivers.
Read moreDisqualification Removal Applications
Advice and representation for applications seeking early removal of a court-imposed licence disqualification.
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Licence Appeals
4 servicesLicence Appeals
Advice on appealing licence suspensions and disqualifications through the NSW Local Court.
Read morePolice Suspension Appeals
Advice on appealing an immediate police-issued licence suspension.
Read moreTransport for NSW Suspension Appeals
Advice on appealing licence suspensions issued administratively by Transport for NSW.
Read moreDemerit Point Suspensions
Advice for drivers facing licence suspension due to accumulated demerit points.
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The process
What the process generally looks like
Every matter is different and steps may vary. This is a general guide only, not legal advice about your circumstances.
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Notice or charge received
You may receive a court attendance notice, an on-the-spot suspension notice from police, or a suspension letter from Transport for NSW. Read every document carefully — it will usually set out what's alleged and any dates you need to act by.
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Get urgent advice on time limits
Many traffic and licence matters carry strict time limits for lodging an appeal or entering a plea. Getting advice early — even before you decide how to respond — helps make sure you don't lose the chance to have your matter properly considered.
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Gather evidence and character material
Depending on the matter, this might include your driving record, evidence about your need to drive for work or family reasons, references, or material relevant to how the alleged offence occurred. What's useful varies case by case.
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Court or appeal appearance
Many traffic matters and licence appeals can proceed with a lawyer appearing on your behalf, though the court or tribunal will ultimately decide what's required in your case. Preparation beforehand makes a real difference to how the matter is presented.
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Outcome and next steps
The result will depend on the charge, your record, and the evidence put forward — outcomes are never guaranteed and penalties are a matter for the court or decision-maker. Where a poor outcome results, there may be further options such as a review or appeal, but these carry their own time limits.
Common questions
Traffic & Licence Law FAQs
Speak with an MGE Lawyers traffic & licence law solicitor
Every matter is different. Tell us briefly what has happened and we will explain your options in plain English.