Criminal & Traffic
Traffic lawyers help with speeding, driving while suspended, dangerous driving and licence appeals.
Traffic offences can affect your job and livelihood. Lawyers advise whether to contest a fine, argue for reduced penalties, and run licence appeals where your licence has been suspended by the roads authority or a court.
Traffic matters can cost a licence and a livelihood. Many drivers pay fines they could have challenged or reduced.
Traffic offences and demerit systems are state-based. Roads authorities such as Transport for NSW and VicRoads manage licences, with appeal rights to local courts or tribunals depending on the state.
Traffic Offences firms in the directory
383 firms
Gordon, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Gordon, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Bankstown, NSW · Southern Sydney
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Caloundra, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Caloundra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Kingaroy, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Kingaroy, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Murgon, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Murgon, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Gympie, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Landsborough, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Landsborough, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Sutherland, NSW · Southern Sydney
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Sutherland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Burwood, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Burwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Windsor, NSW · Western Sydney
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Windsor, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Geelong, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Jimboomba, QLD · Gold Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Jimboomba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Helensvale, QLD · Gold Coast
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Helensvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Ballina, NSW · Northern Rivers
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Ballina, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Ringwood, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Tweed Heads South, NSW · Northern Rivers
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Tweed Heads South, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Murwillumbah, NSW · Northern Rivers
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Murwillumbah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Understand the next step
Identify the alleged offence, issuing authority and any immediate licence action. A fine, suspension review and criminal charge may involve different pathways.
Ask about the effect on driving before assuming you may continue driving or that paying a notice resolves every issue.
Send the charge, summons, bail paperwork and hearing dates through the method requested by the lawyer. Identify whether you are enquiring for yourself or someone else.
Ask what evidence is available and what must be obtained. Decisions about a plea or statement should follow advice on your own circumstances.
Confirm who will attend the next event, where to meet and what preparation is included. Ask how changes in the case would affect the estimate.
One mention, a contested hearing and an appeal are different scopes of work. Ask about preparation, barrister fees and additional appearances.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Make hearing dates and bail conditions clear at first contact. If the firm cannot assist in time, ask about an available practitioner or the relevant legal-aid service.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
In many cases, yes. Appeal rights and deadlines depend on the state and the reason for the suspension.
Get advice first. A lawyer can check whether the police followed proper procedure, whether a defence is available, and whether the charges can be reduced or withdrawn before you enter any plea.
It depends on the reading, your record and your state's laws. In some cases a lawyer can argue for a reduced disqualification period or a work licence where one is available.