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Gold Coast Traffic Offence Lawyers

Traffic offences on the Gold Coast range from minor infringements to serious criminal charges carrying imprisonment and permanent licence disqualification. The Gold Coast’s road network — including the M1 motorway, Gold Coast Highway, and busy urban roads — sees significant police enforcement activity. Whether you are facing charges for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, hooning, or any other traffic offence, expert legal representation can make the difference between keeping and losing your licence.

Hannay Criminal Defence’s Gold Coast criminal lawyers have extensive experience defending traffic offences in Magistrates Courts across the Gold Coast. We don’t miss a trick.

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Traffic Offences We Defend

Dangerous operation of a vehicle (Section 328A, Criminal Code) — carries maximum penalties of 3 years (base offence), 10 years (causing GBH), or 14 years (causing death). Aggravating factors including intoxication and racing increase penalties.

Driving while disqualified or suspended — a serious offence under section 78 of the TORUM Act carrying further disqualification, fines, and imprisonment.

Unlicensed driving — penalties include fines and disqualification periods.

Evading police — under section 754 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld), failing to stop carries significant penalties.

Drink driving and drug driving — see our dedicated page.

Hooning offences — including dangerous driving, excessive noise, and illegal street racing, with penalties including vehicle impoundment and forfeiture.

Licence Disqualification and Work Licences

Licence disqualification can be devastating on the Gold Coast, where public transport is limited and most residents rely on their vehicle for work and daily life. We advise on restricted work licence eligibility and applications to remove disqualifications.

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Why Choose Hannay Criminal Defence?

Our experienced team regularly appears in Gold Coast courts for traffic matters. We also handle traffic offences in Brisbane and Sydney.

Contact Our Gold Coast Traffic Offence Lawyers Today

Best recommendation: talk to us now. Worst thing to do: do nothing.

Call our Gold Coast office on (07) 5571 2555 or contact us online.

Our Gold Coast office is at Level 1, 50 Davenport St, Southport QLD 4215.

This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Hannay Criminal Defence for advice tailored to your situation.

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