In the
state of NSW, the government organisation which is empowered with the authority
to make rules/regulations and empowered with the administration of the driver
licencing system is the government body known as ‘Transport for NSW.’
Transport
for NSW can suspend, renew a driver’s licence (and many more), they can even
issue a driver with a good behaviour licence if he or she exceeds the maximum
demerit points on their unrestricted (full) drivers’ licence.
It should
be noted that the ‘Good Behaviour Drivers’ Licence’ option is ONLY
available for drivers with an unrestricted driver’s licence.
Why is
this option NOT available for Learner or Provisional licence holders?
This is
because when a Learner or Provisional Licence Holder exceed the maximum demerit
points on their licence, they have the right of appealing the Notice of
Suspension meaning, they can take the notice of suspension and ask the court to
review the decision of Transport for NSW to suspend/ cancel their licence and
this option is NOT available for unrestricted licence holders. (This is
discussed in detail in other blogs on our website).
What
are the conditions of a Good Behaviour Licence?
You must
NOT accrue two or more demerit points during the Good Behaviour licence period
which is for a period of 12 months.
How to
elect to go on a Good Behaviour Licence?
You can
elect to go on a Good Behaviour Licence by making an application online via the
Service NSW website or at any Service NSW centre.
Why
Choose Nicopoulos Sabbagh Lawyers?
We are
leading in Traffic Law as our office appear on a regular basis in all Traffic
Law matters at all Courts in NSW.
It is very important that you speak with a lawyer so that you can
get the appropriate legal advice which you require prior to going to court.
Our team
of experienced solicitors are there for you and can help you answer all your
questions, so be sure to contact
Nicopoulos Sabbagh Lawyers.
*This article correctly reflects the Laws of NSW as at 17th
March 2023.
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