Licence appeals

Date: November 2009

Solicitor: Andrew Tiedt

Offence: Speeding over 30km/h beyond the speed limit

Background: A mother was caught speeding on her way to work via her daughter’s child care centre. She explained that personal problems and family health troubles over the past few months had led to a lapse in concentration. The offence could have resulted in suspension of her license for three months.

This would create extreme difficulties for the young woman in managing her work and family duties.

Results: The court dismissed our client’s appeal but reduced the suspension period to three weeks, after carefully considering the ramifications of the suspension.

Solicitor’s comments: This was a case where we were very pleased to obtain a result that took into account the subjective circumstances surrounding the applicant. The applicant was generally remorseful for her error in speeding and there were a number of factors in her life that justified the Court taking the more lenient approach.