Licence Suspension Appeal – Parramatta Local Court

Jameson Law Solicitor Wissam Philopos represented a 40-year-old male at Parramatta Local Court on 9 March 2023 in relation to the client’s Licence Suspension Appeal pursuant to the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) regarding the following traffic infringements:

Exceed speed limit by no more than 10 km/h (Camera Detected)

Exceed speed limit by no more than 10 km/h (Camera Detected)

Exceed speed limit by more than 10 km/h but not more than 20 km/h (Camera Detected)

After failing his NSW drivers test in January 2023, our client continued to drive on an international licence for over 5 years. Eventually, he obtained his NSW Driver Licence and was advised that it would be suspended due to six active demerit points related to three camera-detected speeding offences incurred between 2020 and 2022 while he was driving on his international licence.

Subsequently, our client received a letter from Transport for NSW advising that his NSW Driver Licence would be suspended commencing 24 February 2023 for a period of three (3) months.

Submissions Made

On appeal, our solicitor, Mr Philopos, proceeded to give verbal submissions in support of the appeal. Mr Philopos tendered the following materials in court:

An apology letter written by the client

A character reference for the client

A letter from the client’s employer showing the need for the client to have his licence

Certificate of completion of the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program

Outcome Achieved – Appeal Allowed

After considering all of the material before the Court, the Magistrate found that the client had a genuine need for his licence and was a fit and proper person to hold a NSW Driver Licence.

The Magistrate subsequently allowed the appeal against the decision of Transport for NSW to suspend our client’s licence.

This was a great result for both our client and our firm. If you’re facing a licence suspension or need expert representation, contact Jameson Law today for tailored legal advice.