Driving and traffic law Getting towed: Your rights when dealing with tow truck operators Wheel clamping Land Transport Act 1998, s 98D Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2019 These rules apply to private parking operators who use wheel clamping…
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Driving and traffic law Riding buses and trains without paying (“Fare evasion”) What can happen to me if I don’t pay a bus or train fare? Land Transport Act 1998, ss 79M, 128F If you’re travelling on public transport, ticket inspectors employed…
Driving and traffic law Skateboards, scooters and mobility devices Riding skateboards and scooters on roads and footpaths Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, rule 11.1 If you ride a skateboard or a scooter (the small-wheeled, unpowered type of scooter) or use in-line…
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The criminal courts Information for defendants, witnesses and victims What this chapter covers Overview of how the criminal courts work A summary of the main offence categories, including which court will deal with the charge and whether there’ll be a jury trial…
The criminal courts Overview of how the criminal courts work Information for defendants, witnesses and victims There are four categories of criminal offences (going from least to most serious), these are Category 1, 2, 3 or 4. The category of the offence…
The criminal courts Overview of how the criminal courts work The four offence categories for different levels of seriousness Category 1 offences: Fines or community-based sentences only Criminal Procedure Act 2011, ss 6, 71 These are offences where you can only be…
The criminal courts How criminal cases begin: Pleading guilty/not guilty, bail, and name suppression Your first day at court: Overview Your first day at court is known as your “first appearance”. Someone who has been arrested and charged with an offence by…
The criminal courts How criminal cases begin: Pleading guilty/not guilty, bail, and name suppression Entering your plea: guilty or not guilty What happens when you first appear in court? Your name will be called out by the registrar, and you will have…
The criminal courts How criminal cases begin: Pleading guilty/non-guilty, bail, and name suppression Bail: Being released while your case is ongoing What is bail? Bail is when you’re released from court or police custody on certain conditions. Bail is granted on the…
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