Driving While Suspended Lawyers NSW | Expert Traffic Defence

Expert Traffic Law Defence to Keep You on the Road.

Being charged with driving while your licence is suspended is a serious matter that can have lasting consequences for your employment, your family, and your daily life. Whether your suspension was imposed by Transport for NSW for demerit points, an immediate police suspension, or due to unpaid fines, the penalties for being caught behind the wheel are severe. If you have been charged, it is vital to obtain expert legal advice immediately to understand your options and mitigate the risk of imprisonment or lengthy additional disqualification periods.

At Tempus Law, our experienced traffic lawyer regularly assists clients across NSW to navigate the complexities of the legal system and minimise penalties. With a deep knowledge of traffic law and a strong courtroom presence, we work hard to prepare persuasive submissions and evidence to protect your record, your livelihood, and your freedom.

Driving whilst suspended

Being charged with driving while your licence is suspended can have serious consequences.

At Tempus Law, we understand that losing your licence can have a lasting impact on your work, your family, and daily life. Our experienced traffic lawyer regularly assists clients across NSW to minimise penalties, protect their licence, and achieve the best possible outcome.

Onus and burden of proof

It is for the Prosecution to establish, beyond reasonable doubt, that you:

Drove a motor vehicle
On a road or road related area
Your licence was suspended

There are a number of reasons why your licence might have been suspended. Common examples include:

A suspension imposed by Transport for NSW for exceeding the allocated demerit point limit
An immediate suspension imposed by a NSW Police Officer
Non-payment of fines

What are the penalties?

If you plead guilty or are found guilty of an offence of driving while suspended, the maximum penalty which may be imposed against you is as follows:

Imprisonment
- First offence: 6 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 12 months
Monetary penalty:
- First offence: $3,300
- Second or subsequent offence: $5,500
Automatic licence disqualification:
- First offence: 6 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 12 months
Minimum licence disqualification:
- First offence: 3 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 6 months

When can I drive again?

After your suspension or disqualification period is served, you will be required to attend your local Service NSW to re-apply for your licence. Once your licence is re-issued, you will be permitted to drive.

Why Choose Tempus Law?

Our traffic lawyer is highly experienced in negotiating with Police and Prosecutors, guiding clients through complex Transport for NSW and court processes, and reducing or avoiding disqualification periods.

We provide personalised advice, support, and strong advocacy to protect your licence, livelihood, and freedom. If you have been charged with an offence of driving while suspended, call Tempus Law for expert legal advice. We’ll help you understand your options, prepare your defence, and strive for the best possible outcome in Court.

Contact us now for a confidential consultation.

Driving whilst disqualified

It is an offence under s 54 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) to drive a motor vehicle after your licence has been disqualified. A licence disqualification is imposed by a Court after you have plead guilty and have been sentenced for a serious traffic offence. Once the Court imposes a disqualification against you, your licence privileges are revoked, and you must not drive a motor vehicle on a public road for the period specified by the Court.

At Tempus Law, we understand the difficulties you may face without a licence. Our traffic lawyer has extensive experience in helping clients to retain their driving privileges (where possible) and reducing the disqualification period.

Onus and burden of proof

It is for the Prosecution to demonstrate, beyond reasonable doubt, that:

You drove a motor vehicle
On a road related area
At a time where your licence was disqualified

What are the penalties?

If you plead guilty or are found guilty of an offence of driving while disqualified, the maximum penalty which may be imposed against you is as follows:

Imprisonment
- First offence: 6 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 12 months
Monetary penalty
- First offence: $3,300
- Second or subsequent offence: $5,500
Automatic licence disqualification
- First offence: 6 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 12 months
Minimum licence disqualification
- First offence: 3 months
- Second or subsequent offence: 6 months

Here at Tempus Law, we focus on helping our clients who are facing disqualifications to minimise or avoid a loss of licence, secure favourable outcomes, negotiate with the police, and protect your career, family and lifestyle.