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Traffic Offence Lawyers Adelaide

When it comes to traffic offences, the stakes can be high. Penalties such as significant fines, demerit points, licence disqualifications, or even imprisonment can have lasting effects on your employment, mobility, and personal freedom.

Talon Legal’s expert Adelaide traffic lawyers specialise in defending clients against traffic-related charges, with a proven track record of securing non-conviction orders even for serious driving offences, reducing fines, and minimising or eliminating demerit points.

Best Traffic Lawyers Adelaide

We regularly appear in courts across South Australia to defend motorists against a wide range of traffic offences from minor expiation offences to serious driving offences which attract terms of imprisonment.

We understand how overwhelming traffic offences can be. Our team is committed to providing you with personalised, expert legal support to protect your driving privileges and achieve the best possible outcome.

Get Legal Advice For Traffic Offences

Our Adelaide traffic lawyers provide expert representation for various driving charges, including:

Alcohol and Drug-Related Offences

  1. Drink Driving – Low, mid, and high-range drink driving charges.
  2. Drug Driving – Offences involving illicit or prescription drugs.
  3. DUI – Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  4. Refusing Breath Test – Refusal or failure to undergo breath, blood, or drug tests.

Reckless and Dangerous Driving

Licence Offences

Speeding Offences

  • Street Racing.
  • Extreme Speed.
  • Driving at Dangerous Speed.
  • Excessive Speed (Exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h or more).
  • Offences involving high-powered vehicles including ultra-high powered vehicles.

Our Approach to Defending Your Case

  1. Free Initial Consultation – We begin with a free 30-minute consultation to discuss the charges, explain potential outcomes, and recommend the next steps.
  2. Evidence Review – We thoroughly examine all prosecution material, including police statements, body-worn video (BWV), breath analysis or drug test results to identify procedural errors or weak and inadmissible evidence.
  3. Tailored Defence Strategy – Based on what we find, we either seek to have charges withdrawn for lack of proof, negotiate to lower fines and disqualifications, or proceed to trial to zealously defend you.
  4. Court Representation – We appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court and courts across South Australia, presenting your strongest case. Whether it is a plea in mitigation, or application to reduce demerit points or disqualification periods or a contested hearing, we ensure your rights are protected.

Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Offences

Is there a Work Licence if I’m Disqualified?

South Australia does not offer “restricted” or “work-only” licences. Once disqualified, you cannot drive until your disqualification ends. For exceptions, see our Driving Disqualified page.

Could I Avoid a Criminal Record?

Some offences can be expiated or dealt with via non-conviction orders . Visit our Drink Driving or Drug Driving pages for details on expiation vs. court prosecution.

Will I Go to Jail for a First Offence?

Contumacious Driving Disqualified offences and Category 2 or 3 PCA, DUI or offences committed in aggravated circumstances can carry real prison risks.

What Are The Penalties & Possible Outcomes?

Regardless of the offence, a traffic offence convictions may result in:

  • Fines & Costs – Courts consider the nature of the offence, your driving history, and aggravating circumstances like prior convictions or high-levels impairment.
  • Licence Disqualification – Ranging from months to years, often mandatory. In some cases, an instant loss of licence is imposed on the spot by the police.
  • Demerit Points – Accumulating too many can trigger an additional demerit point disqualification.
  • Vehicle Clamping/Impounding – For serious drink/drug driving offences.
  • Imprisonment – Particularly for repeated or egregious violations, or if you are charged with driving disqualified.

Our Adelaide traffic lawyers have a proven track record of securing non-conviction orders, acquittals and charge withdrawals. Get in touch with us to to stay the road.

Serving All of Adelaide & Beyond

Talon Legal represents clients in the Adelaide Magistrates Court and surrounding jurisdictions, including Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Christies Beach, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, the Barossa Valley and beyond.

We handle everything from straightforward speeding matters to aggravated and serious driving offences such as drug driving, drink driving, DUI’s, hit and runs and fatal accidents.

Traffic Lawyers Free Consultation

Don’t face a traffic offence alone. A well-prepared legal strategy can make the difference between a minor inconvenience and a life-changing penalty.

Contact our experienced Adelaide traffic lawyers for:

  1. Initial Consultation – Understand your case and explore potential outcomes.
  2. Case Strategy – Tailored legal strategies built on expertise and detailed analysis.
  3. Evidence-Based Defence – We exhaustively scrutinise every aspect of the prosecution’s case.
  4. Court Representation – Skilled advocacy to protect your rights and achieve favorable results.
  5. Practical Solutions – Whether negotiating lesser penalties or fighting to dismiss charges outright.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Book a Free 30 minute consultation to get started.

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