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First Offence Driving Charges

Criminal Lawyers Melbourne If you find yourself facing a driving charge and this is your first offence, the laws relating to your case may be different. As Melbourne lawyers with extensive experience in a number of fields, including traffic law, we can advise you of the best way to handle your specific matter and any way in which the laws may differ for your first offence.

This section of the website contains an extensive number of articles about serious driving offences and retaining your licence. Click on the Law Info link below to learn more about the law.

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Careless Driving
Culpable driving causing death
Dangerous driving
Dangerous driving causing death or serious injury
Display "L" Plate
Driving a motor vehicle when directed to stop by police
Driving a motor vehicle when directed to stop by police
Driving disqualified
Driving while licence suspended under Infringements Act 2006
Duty of driver etc. of vehicle that is not a motor vehicle if accident occurs
Duty of driver, etc. of motor vehicle if accident occurs
Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information about driver
Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching
Forgery etc. of documents and identification marks
General duty of driver or person in charge of motor vehicle
Improper use of motor vehicle
Obtaining licence by false statements
Offence to drive high powered motor vehicle
Offence to obstruct etc. person operating road safety camera or speed detector
Offence to procure use of motor vehicle by fraud
Offence to provide false or misleading information
Offence to sell certain breath analysing instruments
Offence to sell, use or possess anti-speed measuring devices
Probationary driver - no "P" plates
Refuse to stop
Speed trials
Tampering or interfering with motor vehicle without just cause or excuse
Unlicensed driving


If you have been charged with a driving offence and need advice or representation, please contact us immediately by calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.
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