When can you Appeal a licence suspension? Let us assist you

    When can you appeal a licence suspension?
    Let us Assist You to get your licence back

    How can my licence be suspended? 
    You can receive a licence suspension from either the Police or Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in the following circumstances:
    • Speeding more than 30 km/hr over the speed limit (3 months’ suspension);
    • Speeding more than 45 km/hr over the speed limit (6 months’ suspension);
    • If you possess a provisional licence holder (P1 or P2) and have accumulated too many demerit points;
    • If you are a Learner or P1 plate driver and commit any speeding offence (3 month suspension);
    • If you are a P2 plate driver and have a committed a second speeding offence (3 months suspension)
    I have a full licence (unrestricted) and have lost 12 demerit points. Can I appeal this suspension? 
    If you are a holder of a full licence, you are unable to appeal a demerit points suspension. If you accumulate too many points, your only option is to serve the suspension or elect to go on a good behaviour licence with the RMS for 12 months. Making an election is voluntary however if you accrue two or more demerit points in the good behaviour period then the original suspension will be re-imposed for twice the original period. It is important you review the letter you receive from the RMS carefully as there are time restraints in electing the good behaviour licence (generally on or before the actual date of your commencement of suspension of licence). 

    Taking the matter to Court - What evidence is required? 
    You will need to provide evidence to support your licence suspension appeal. The court may decide that your licence should not be suspended where:
    • you are of good character
    • you need your licence for work or family reasons
    • There is some other good reason that the court should overturn the suspension.
    What happens if the Court refuses my licence suspension appeal?  
    There are no appeal rights once your matter has been determined by the Magistrate - hence it is important you get this right and if your licence is important to you and your future, we can assist you in this process.

    How we can assist
    Do you have a licence appeal before the Courts, or have you received a letter from the RMS advising of your licence suspension? Speak to us today for legal representation. As our name states, when you engage FutureLegal, Your future is safe with us. 

    Feel free to contact us for more information or simply fill out the form below and we will contact you to assist in your enquiry. 

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