A client received a speeding infringement for traveling by more than 30km/h over the sign posted limit.
After detailed advice, the client decided to pay the fine and then instructed me to make an application to have the automatic period of suspension of three (3) months imposed by the RTA reduced or quashed all together.
The client was in the Army Reserves and required his licence to get to the base and to also drive around. He also operated a company which he needed his licence for.
I made lengthy submissions to the Magistrate that, taking into account his exceptional character and his genuine need for a licence, it would be appropriate to quash the RTA’s decision.
The Magistrate agreed that it was a situation where the greatest amount of leniency should be shown and overturned the RTA’s decision to suspend the client’s licence. My client was able to continue with his career without the worry of having no licence.