Streeton Lawyers client last week had his Habitual Traffic Offender Declaration quashed. Our client had been ordered by the RMS to serve an additional five years disqualification following 3 offences of Drive Whilst Suspended and Disqualified in 2012 and 2013.

Material presented to the Court established that our client had changed his attitude to the offences, and also was experiencing ongoing hardship as a result of the disqualifications imposed. He had also completed 200 hours of community service.

It was submitted that our client had been adequately punished already for the 3 offences, and any further period of disqualification would be unjust and disproportionate having regard to his total driving record and his special circumstances.

The Magistrate agreed, and accordingly the additional five years disqualification was quashed.

After being without a licence for some time, our client can now reapply for his full drivers licence.

For more information on Habitual Traffic Offender Declarations.

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