Traffic rules are very strict in Western Australia. When handled on time, traffic offences can be managed and settled without the need to go to the court. Consulting a traffic lawyer becomes even more important if you are charged with drug offences. Here, drivers can face tough penalties if they are caught driving under the influence of drugs or even if not obeying traffic rules.
Drug Driving According to Section 64AC Road Traffic Act 1974, the term drug driving means you were caught driving a motor vehicle under the influence of a prescribed illicit drug. To file a case against you, your oral fluid or blood must be found guilty by the police officer. If you found guilty you have to face penalties like –
Traffic offence Penalty
- The penalty for a first offence is a $500 maximum fine and three demerit points (double demerit points apply to this offence).
- A second or subsequent offence attracts a penalty of $500-$1000 and the driver may be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence for a minimum of six months.
Also, according to section 64AB Road Traffic Act 1974, a person who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs is also considered to be guilty.
When charged with traffic offences under Section 64AC or 64AB under Road Traffic Act 1974, you must act quickly as the offence can have ruinous effects on your way of life, your employment and international travel chances. Get in touch with a traffic offence lawyer as soon as possible to get the best advice and to take the right step.
If you have been in an accident, received a licence suspension, or received a charge and need to attend court due to drug offence, consult drug driving lawyer quickly. Once you approach your lawyer, he or she will first of all identify the actual nature of your case. Based upon that, your lawyer will collect the most appropriate documents on your behalf. In case, you become subject to punishment, your lawyer will prevent you from that as well.
Lawyers Role
At Traffic Lawyers Perth, you can find a qualified team of traffic lawyers who can help you by examining the situations in which you were charged, and give you the best advice. A lawyer can give you the correct legal advice about your traffic offence charge, plea or the penalty you are likely to get. Contact Traffic Lawyers Perth today to get the best support and help during this difficult time.
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