Traffic offence lawyers in Brisbane, Logan and Beenleigh
A traffic charge or licence suspension can affect your work, income and day-to-day responsibilities. Getting advice early can help you understand the charge, the possible impact on your licence and what options may be available.
R.A. Solicitors assists clients with drink driving, licence suspensions, repeat offences, work licence applications and other traffic matters across South East Queensland.
You have been charged with drink driving
Your licence has been suspended
You are facing disqualification
You have accumulated too many demerit points
You need your licence for work
You may be eligible for a hardship application
Your vehicle has been impounded
You have received a court date
How our traffic lawyers can help
Traffic matters can involve court appearances, strict deadlines and serious consequences for your licence. We can explain what you have been charged with, help you prepare and represent you throughout the matter.
Licence disqualification
We assist clients facing court-ordered disqualification and explain what will happen if a disqualification period is imposed.
Work licence applications
You may be able to apply for a restricted licence that allows you to drive for approved work purposes during a period of suspension or disqualification.
Repeat traffic offences
We represent clients facing further charges after previous traffic offences or licence penalties.
Dangerous and careless driving
We assist with charges involving the way a vehicle was driven and represent clients during the court process.
Drink driving charges
We can advise you about the charge, prepare for court and explain how the matter may affect your licence.
Licence suspension
If your licence has been suspended, we can review the reason and explain whether there may be an option to challenge or manage the suspension.
Hardship applications
We can help determine whether a hardship application may be available and prepare the documents needed for court.
Vehicle impoundment
We can advise you about vehicle impoundment and forfeiture applications and explain the options that may be available.
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Know what the next stage is likely to cost
The cost of a traffic matter depends on the charge, whether an application is needed and how many court appearances are required. We will explain the work involved and the likely cost before we begin.
Fixed fees may be available for some traffic matters and court appearances.
Find out whether you can apply to keep driving
Losing your licence can make it difficult to work, care for your family or meet everyday responsibilities. Some people may be able to apply for a work licence or another restricted driving option, depending on how the licence was lost and their circumstances.
These applications are not available in every matter. We can review what has happened, explain whether you may be eligible and help you prepare the information required.
Why your licence was suspended or disqualified
Whether you have previous traffic offences
How driving is connected to your work
Whether your employer can provide supporting information
When your court date or suspension begins
What documents you have received
A clear first step for your traffic matter
01.
Tell us what happened
Let us know what you have been charged with, when it happened and whether police suspended your licence.
02.
Share your documents
Send through your notice, charge sheet, traffic history and details of any upcoming court date.
03.
Review your options
We will look at your matter and explain whether a work licence, hardship application or another step may be available.
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Prepare for what comes next
We will explain what information is needed, what will happen in court and the likely cost of the next stage.
Local experience for traffic and licence matters
Regular court appearances
Our team appears regularly in the Beenleigh, Holland Park, Brisbane, Ipswich, Richlands and Southport Magistrates Courts.
Criminal and traffic law experience
Some traffic offences can lead to criminal charges or serious licence penalties. Our team handles both traffic and criminal matters.
A long-serving team
Several team members have been with the firm for more than a decade, giving clients continuity throughout their matter.
Offices across South East Queensland
We meet clients at our Beenleigh, Logan Central and Ipswich offices, and act for clients throughout Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast.
Traffic law FAQs
The information on this page is general in nature and does not take account of your circumstances. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice about your own matter.