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Have you ever been in an accident or received a parking ticket and dealt with it on your own? If you have, then it is highly likely that you missed out on some of the benefits that one of our traffic lawyers could have provided you. Traffic lawyers are severely under-utilised, mainly because many people would rather not go through the trouble of securing legal representation and professional advice in what is often perceived as a trivial matter. However, traffic issues are not always trivial and can result in major consequences for yourself.
The reason that many people do not approach traffic lawyers for their matters is that they view it as both ineffective and an extra expense on top of their legal issue. Depending on the type of traffic violation you experience, your expenses and consequences can be extremely severe. Navigating these legal hurdles is not simple which is one of the main reasons why a traffic lawyer is so valuable.
What do traffic lawyers at Prominent Lawyers help with?
Traffic lawyers help with a variety of issues, including the following:
- Speeding fines
- Suspensions
- Licence cancellation
- Demerit points disputes
- Drink driving and DUI offences
- Drug driving
- Red light fines
- Traffic camera violations
- Heavy vehicle offences
- Motorcycle traffic fines
- Seatbelt offences
- Reckless driving
- Failing to stop and assist
- Car accidents (client is at fault)
As you can see, we can help with many offences, making it likely that we can provide aid to your case. When you hire a lawyer, you don’t just secure professional help, you have access to legislative knowledge and reliable representation. Let’s now take a more in-depth look at why you should hire a traffic lawyer.
4 reasons why you should hire a traffic lawyer
1 - You are not familiar with traffic laws in Sydney
Most Sydneysiders are not familiar with the ins and outs of local traffic law. They change very often without public advisory and are often quite complex. An in-depth understanding of the law is needed to properly argue against a charge or fine.
Many people wrongly think that they can represent themselves sufficiently, however, there may be a loophole in the law, unknown to you, that could see your fine or charge dismissed. Our recommendation is to put your trust in the people who studied this for their livelihood.
2 - Negotiate a lower fine or request dismissal
Many people don’t realise that when they receive a fine, oftentimes it can be reduced or even dismissed! This is all dependent on your circumstances, the incident and how your lawyer argues for your case.
A traffic lawyer will know how to effectively present your case to a judge. If there are mitigating circumstances, your lawyer will use this to argue for a reduction in your fine or a dismissal. Never pass up the chance of having your penalty lowered or extinguished.
3 - Collect evidence for your case
When you receive a fine, ticket or are charged, some traffic authorities try their hardest to make it seem like it’s your fault. It is independently difficult to prove that authorities are mischaracterising your situation without finding and collecting evidence for that claim.
With the help of our traffic lawyers, you’ll be able to collect CCTV footage, phone records, witness or any other forms of evidence that support your claim and contest the charge. As traffic lawyers are experienced in collecting this type of evidence, they will know exactly where to look and how to extract the required evidence. This is key in successfully fighting your charge/penalty.
4 - Receive an alternative fine
In cases when there was a clear violation of the law, you may be able to change the type of penalty you received. This is under the condition that you weren’t aware of the law that you broke. In scenarios such as this, your traffic lawyer will have to prove to the court that you were unaware of the regulation or law that you broke and that you were an outstanding citizen. This is a lot harder than it sounds and requires the experience of a knowledgeable traffic lawyer.
We know that receiving a traffic penalty or charge is financially burdensome and an inconvenience. To protect yourself against unfair charges and to ensure that you secure the best defence and representation possible for your traffic violation, contact Prominent Lawyers.
By Anthony Bazouni
*The contents in this article are solely intended to provide general information in summary and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking the assistance of a legal professional to discuss any matters at hand.
