Duncan & Co Lawyers

20/12/2024

Another reminder regarding the stitch up of the year! FYI - using a mobile phone is 10 points during DD’s 😳🔫

18/06/2024

Have you ever encountered a set of road works that have reduced the normal speed limit drastically by more than 30km/hr?

If you don't react in time and a Police Officer detects you speeding over 30km/hr, you face a loss of your licence. Its unfair, however, there is a way around it.

Our article below sets out how to appeal your suspension.

In New South Wales (NSW), certain speeding offences can lead to significant penalties, including fines, demerit points, and even the suspension of your driving licence. When a driver is caught speeding over 30km/h above the posted speed limit, the consequences are particularly severe.Penalties for S...

07/06/2024

They’re back and taking your points!

28/03/2024

Heads up!!!!! Double Demerits are back and the revenues raisers want your points

25/01/2024

Mobile phone offences carry 10 points this weekend!!! Don’t let Transport take your licence!!!!

14/06/2023

Have you ever wondered what powers the Police have to stop, search or arrest you? Surprisingly, there are a only a handful of situations that enable Police to exercise their powers in NSW. Our simple guide below will help explain Police powers and your rights as a citizen.

Police officers in New South Wales are granted a wide range of powers to enforce the law and maintain public safety. However, these powers are not absolute, and there are limitations that apply to the exercise of police powers to ensure that citizens' rights are protected. Arrest Powers Police offic...

08/06/2023

DOUBLE DEMERITS!!!! 🚓🚔❌
QUEENS (KING) BIRTHDAY 👑

Double demerits will apply from Friday, 9 June until Monday, 12 June inclusive for NSW roads.

Double Demerits applies to offences of:
- Speeding
- Mobile Phone usage
- Not wearing a seatbelt
- Not wearing a helmet

If you need assistance during this period, call us for a free consultation - 0401 548 443.

04/05/2023

With the varieties of alcohol continually expanding, its important to be aware of the strength of your alcohol of choice to ensure you are under the legal blood alcohol limit if you are driving.

Many Seltzers and craft beers now have a high alcohol content. As a result, people are often caught drink driving the following morning after a big night. A guide to the penalties for such offences are below:

In NSW, A person is charged with an offence of Drink Driving (also known as driving with a Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol “PCA”) when their blood alcohol level is over the legal limit. It is important to be vigilant when consuming alcohol and using a motor vehicle as most Police vehicles ca...

20/04/2023

DOUBLE DEMERITS!!!! 🚓🚔❌
ANZAC DAY 🪖

Double demerits will apply from Friday, 21 April until Tuesday, 25 April inclusive for NSW roads.

Double Demerits applies to offences of:
- Speeding
- Mobile Phone usage
- Not wearing a seatbelt
- Not wearing a helmet

If you need assistance during this period, call us for a free consultation - 0401 548 443.

05/04/2023

DOUBLE DEMERITS!!!! 🚓🚔❌
Double demerits will apply from Thursday, 6 April until Monday, 10 April inclusive for NSW roads.

Double Demerits applies to offences of:
- Speeding
- Mobile Phone usage
- Not wearing a seatbelt
- Not wearing a helmet

If you need assistance during this period, call us for a free consultation - 0401 548 443.

17/02/2023

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between Common Assault, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Grievous Bodily Harm?

Our article below provides some examples and the defences that may be available to you.

In New South Wales (NSW), different levels of assault carry different consequences under the law. It is important to know the differences between the types of assault to ensure fairness amongst the Law. Photo curtsey of NSW POLICE Facebook. Common Assault Common assault is the most basic form of ass...