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If you’ve got a court case coming up, you’re probably wondering how the COVID-19 restrictions will affect it. The NSW Local Court has implemented huge changes to how it operates. Many types of cases have been postponed and there are new rules about who is allowed in...

At Ainsley Law we are often asked this question.  So much of our lives happen via our phones and we know that if we do the wrong things with phones while driving, we’ll get hit with a whopping fine and 5 demerit points.  Everyone is so caught up in what we...

In August last year the internet rippled with outrage after the Victorian Police pointed out on social media that using your phone to pay at the Macca’s drive thru was illegal. Concerned Big Mac lovers everywhere rightly took to the internet and railed against the...

Many truck drivers and operators in NSW have been ordered to pay the RMS’ legal fees after trying to defend charges. The practice raises some interesting questions about ensuring a fair and accessible justice system. The law in NSW allows Courts to order the defendant...

With the introduction of the HVNL, the roads authorities in most States have supported a move towards uniform laws. They recognise the benefits of a streamlined transport network throughout the county, where drivers and operators are subject to the same rules...

Over the past decade as a trucking lawyer, I’ve worked with a lot of professional drivers. All of them have been charged with heavy vehicle offences, but most of them are not bad drivers. In fact, the majority are good people who want to do the right thing....

The Christmas period is upon us. While it’s a great time of year, all the festivities mean that it’s also the time that many people get caught drink driving. Right across Australia, a drink driving charge usually means losing your driver’s licence. In some states the...

In the spirit of Melbourne Cup, we’ve got a fun horse fact! Did you know that a horse is a vehicle? The Road Rules include a definition of vehicle that’s designed to capture things most people wouldn’t normally associate with the word. One of those things is “an...

The results from operation Kingsize have been released, and the news is good. The 9 day blitz saw the NHVR, police and state road authorities teaming up to check heavy vehicle compliance at 142 locations. Overall 93.1% of vehicles inspected complied with their permit...

Over the October long weekend Ainsley Law hit the road to Gundagai to visit our friends at Toy Box Mechanical and TacTicc Engineers to learn more about AIS testing and engineering reports for modified cars. Our own cars, in a valiant effort to avoid the trip, each...

No one wants to be prosecuted for a traffic offence. It’s not a fun experience. Even worse is being expected to reimburse the prosecutor for their expenses in pursuing you. It adds insult to injury. Unfortunately, the RMS routinely asks magistrates to order the...

There are a number of possible defences to drink driving charges. We are happy to chat with you about which might apply to your case. Home safe rule The police cannot require you to undergo a breath test in your home. If the police break this rule they may not be...

The sentencing hearing is the day that the magistrate decides what penalty to impose for your matter. We understand that it’s not an easy day for our clients. You will probably have spent weeks preparing and worrying about what the outcome will be. Add the fact that a...

It’s the holy grail of traffic law - the section 10. In this blog we give you the low down on what a section 10 is, how to get one and what it could mean for your case.  What is a section 10? A ‘section 10’ order is where a magistrate finds you guilty of an...

The main concern for most people charged with a mass overload offence is “how big could the fine be?” Seems like a simple question. But, like many aspects of heavy vehicle law, the answer isn’t as straight forward as you’d expect.  The first concept to understand...

Why we’re just traffic lawyers. Ainsley Law is the only dedicated traffic law firm in Sydney. However, we are not your only choice for representation if you have a traffic matter. Most criminal law firms also do traffic law. At Ainsley Law both our principals were...