Traffic Lawyer Brisbane. Free First Consultation, 24/7
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Disqualified, unlicensed or dangerous driving charge? Talk to a lawyer today about your licence and your court date.
Free consultation: 0402 843 177Level 10, 95 North Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, a short walk to the Brisbane Magistrates Court. Offices in Caboolture, Southport and Caloundra.
Call or SMS the 24 hour line any time. Office (07) 3188 1767, 8:30am to 5pm weekdays.
Disqualified, unlicensed or dangerous driving
These are serious charges. For disqualified, unlicensed and dangerous driving the court must cancel your licence, and some traffic offences carry potential jail time.
- Driving while disqualified or suspended
- Unlicensed driving
- Careless driving
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle, including while affected, excessively speeding or previously convicted
- Dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm or death
A lawyer will tell you what the court is likely to look at and prepare your case, whether you plead guilty or defend the charge.
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Will I lose my licence?
For some offences, yes: the court must cancel your licence. These include:
- Drink driving
- Drug driving
- Unlicensed driving (except simpliciter)
- Disqualified driving
- Dangerous driving
Traffic offences can seem minor at the time, but they can cost you your licence, your job and, for some offences, your freedom. How the case is put to the magistrate matters. When you plead guilty, the submissions a lawyer makes can be the difference in how long you are off the road and whether a conviction is recorded.
Need to keep driving for work?
After a drink or drug driving charge you may be able to apply for a work licence. You get one chance to get the application right: there is no appeal against the magistrate's decision.
You may be eligible if
- The charge is drink driving, failing to provide a roadside breath specimen, or a relevant drug in your blood or saliva (not under the influence)
- You plead guilty
- You need your licence to earn a living
- You held an open Queensland licence when it happened, and still do
- Your reading was under 0.15
- You were not driving as part of your job, and you are not on a zero alcohol licence
- No similar conviction, dangerous driving conviction, or licence disqualification, suspension or cancellation in the last five years
As a rule of thumb, magistrates tend to double the disqualification period when a work licence is granted, with conditions on when, why and what you drive. You will also need an affidavit from your employer.
If Watling Roche applies for a work licence or special hardship order for you and it is not granted, your money is refunded in full.
Not sure if you qualify? The first consultation is free. A lawyer will go through the criteria with you before you spend a cent.
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Watling Roche Lawyers is led by Principal Solicitor Ryan Roche, admitted as a solicitor in the High Court of Australia and a member of the Queensland Law Society.
You deal directly with a lawyer from the first call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are told up front what your options are and what it will cost. Fixed fee billing is available for most matters, with no hidden costs.
Call or SMS 0402 843 177“Ryan Roche recently represented me for a traffic offence. From first contact to the final sentencing, I never felt once that I was in the dark or uninformed. I was always updated and appreciated all of the support and guidance Ryan provided. I would highly recommend Ryan!”
M. Zipperer, traffic matter
What clients say
5.0 on Googlefrom 144 reviews
“Ryan handled my DUI case and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting someone that is reliable and on their side. He took the time to make sure I understood everything which helped take the stress out of the whole situation. The process was made very straightforward and he was always easy to reach when I had questions or needed advice.”
Watling Roche client, DUI matter
“Ryan provided great representation during the whole ordeal. I was never in the dark as to what was happening and he worked around my schedule, which was a huge help!”
J. Sadler
“I was treated with dignity and respect, there was always an update on my situation and Ryan Roche worked tirelessly to achieve an outcome which was beyond my expectations.”
S. Leishman
From Gympie down to the Gold Coast
A lawyer will attend most courts in Queensland, from the Magistrates Court to the District and Supreme Courts. The Brisbane office is on North Quay, a short walk from the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
- Brisbane and Roma Street
- Caboolture
- Redcliffe
- Pine Rivers
- Ipswich
- Beenleigh
- Southport and the Gold Coast
- Maroochydore and Caloundra
- Gympie
How it works
1. Free first consultation
Call, SMS or send the form, day or night. A lawyer listens, explains the charge and tells you your options and the costs, without you spending a cent.
2. A plan and a fixed fee
If you go ahead, you know the fee up front. Your lawyer gets the police material and prepares your case or your work licence application.
3. Represented at court
Your lawyer appears for you and keeps you updated by phone, text and email from start to finish.
Court is tomorrow? It's not too late.
Even if it is the day before or the day of court, call. The firm will drop everything to make sure you are well advised before your matter is finalised. Make sure you attend your court date.
24 hour line, call or SMS
Common questions
Still unsure? Call or SMS 0402 843 177, 24 hours a day.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. For all matters you get a free first consultation with a lawyer before you commit to anything. You are told your options and the costs up front.
Will I lose my licence?
For drink driving, drug driving, unlicensed driving (except simpliciter), disqualified driving and dangerous driving, the court must cancel your licence. How long, and whether you can apply for a work licence, depends on the facts and how the case is presented.
Can I get a work licence?
Possibly, if your reading was under 0.15, you held an open Queensland licence, you need it to earn a living, you plead guilty and you have no similar offences in the last five years. A lawyer will check the full criteria with you. If Watling Roche applies and it is not granted, your fees are refunded.
Can police breath test me on private property?
Yes. Police can breath test you anywhere, including at home after you have been driving, if they reasonably suspect you were driving or in charge of a vehicle in the previous 3 hours.
How much will it cost?
Fixed fee billing is available for most matters, so you know the cost before you go ahead. There are no hidden costs.
Which courts do you go to?
Brisbane, Roma Street, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Pine Rivers, Ipswich, Beenleigh, Southport, Maroochydore, Caloundra and Gympie, plus most other courts in Queensland. Offices are in Brisbane City, Caboolture, Southport and Caloundra.
I have a court date soon. What should I do?
Call as early as you can, even if court is tomorrow. Always attend your court date.
Brisbane office on North Quay
Level 10, 95 North Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, in the Quay Central building. A short walk from the Brisbane Magistrates Court on George Street.
Caboolture: 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture QLD 4510
Gold Coast: Suite 30609, Central Tower 3, 9 Lawson Street, Southport QLD 4215
Sunshine Coast: 1 Nothling Street, Caloundra QLD 4551
Hours: 24 hour line, call or SMS 0402 843 177. Offices (07) 3188 1767, 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Talk to a Brisbane traffic lawyer today. It's free.
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