Facing a traffic offence can be a stressful experience. A traffic offence that results in an arrest or a summons to appear in Court is a criminal charge and can result in a criminal conviction.
Traffic Charge Defence
Traffic Charges
It is important to obtain legal advice straight away to understand your options. You may be able to avoid conviction and loss of your drivers licence. With the help of an experienced Auckland traffic lawyer you can defend yourself against any traffic charges. Daniel Schellenberg is the traffic lawyer to trust if you need help against any traffic offences including:
- Drink driving
- Refusing an officer's request for blood
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Driving whilst incapable
- Careless driving
- Dangerous driving
- Reckless driving
- Dangerous driving causing death or injury
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Driving whilst suspended
- Driving contrary to a limited licence
- Sustained loss of traction
- Speeding
- Operating a vehicle in a race
- Traffic infringements
- Log book offences
What can a Traffic Lawyer do?
I am an experienced traffic lawyer with years of experience and I can find the best course of action for your case. Whether it is applying for a limited licence, pursuing a discharge without conviction, or trying to keep your drivers licence, I will use every bit of experience I have to obtain the best possible outcome.
I can help you apply for:
- A limited licence if you have been disqualified or suspended due to excess demerit points.
- A discharge without conviction
- A community based sentence instead of disqualification if you have previously been disqualified (s94 Land Transport Act).
- Special reasons for the Court not to impose disqualification (s81 Land Transport Act).
- An alcohol interlock licence.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Useful Tips & Advice
The Police want to talk to me about a traffic matter, do I have to talk to them?
No. You have a right to remain silent and do not have to make any statement or say anything at all. It is generally advisable not to say anything to the police. The police are there to gather evidence to use against you. You should remain silent and speak to a lawyer. A lawyer can assist you with representing to the police your side of the story.
I am charged with a traffic offence, will I lose my licence?
This depends on whether you are convicted and what the charge is. There are a number of ways to avoid disqualification if you meet the criteria.
I have been charged with a traffic offence, what can I do to help my situation?
It is a good idea to enrol in a defensive driving course to improve your driving skills and knowledge.
If I am disqualified from driving can I still drive a moped or toy motor bike?
No. You must have a valid driver’s licence to drive one on a road.
How long does an alcohol interlock licence last for?
You cannot drive for the first month of your disqualification. After this you can drive with the interlock device fitted to your vehicle. This will last for a minimum of 12 months.