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Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006

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Written by
Cassie Collier
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Driving - Other Traffic Offences - VIC
The Law - Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006

What the Law states - Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006


Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 30AA

Offence to drive while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006

30AA. Offence to drive while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006

A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a highway while that person's driver licence or permit is suspended in accordance with Part 8 of the Infringements Act 2006.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



10 penalty units

What the Prosecution must prove - Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006 - Vic


1. A person drove on a motor highway.

2. At the time their licence was suspended under the Infringements Act due to non-payment of fines under an infringement warrant.

Other Terms/Street Names for the offence - Driving while licence suspended under Infringments Act 2006


driving whilst suspended, driving while suspended, drive suspended, driving with a suspended licence, driving suspended melbourne

Possible Defences - Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006


1. Factual dispute.

2. Emergency.

Which court will hear the charge of Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006



 Magistrates' Court.
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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