Speeding Offences

Penalties for speeding offences can be small compared to other driving charges.These penalties can quickly get more serious, however,if you were over the speed limit by a large amount.

Note that the penalties for speeding offences have recently changed.Even though some speeding offences result in a suspension,in some circumstances there may be avenues for appeal to avoid or reduce a license suspension.

Loss of license for excessive speeding

Automatic disqualification period apply for speeding more than 30km/h over the limit (even if the speeding does not result in a loss of points which causes you to exceed the allowable number of points over a three year period).Applicable suspension periods are:-

>> Speeding over 30km/h but less than 45km/h: 3 months disqualification;

>> Speeding over 45km/h: 6 months disqualification.

High-range speeding offences may also result in other stand-alone charges such as dangerous driving or street racing.

Speeding more than 45kh/h over the speed limit is an offence on the habitual offender list,which provides for greater penalties for drivers with three major offences in a five year period.

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Speed cameras and radar

Contact LAC Lawyers on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne) if you do not believe your speed has been accurately recorded. The Police have to follow strict procedures regarding speed recording, and a failure to follow these procedures may give you grounds to contest a speeding charge.

How LAC Lawyers can help

If you have been charged with a speeding offence, you need the best legal assistance available. LAC Lawyers offer fixed fee legal representation for all traffic law matters. Call today on 1300 799 888 (Sydney) or 1300 734 638 (Melbourne) for advice and representation.

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