Exceed Speed Suspension Appeal

You can appeal to the Local Court against the suspension.

The magistrate will listen to your side of the story and decide what, if any, suspension should be imposed.

There are three possible outcomes. The magistrate can:

• Allow the appeal – removing the suspension entirely.
• Vary the suspension – shortening the suspension period.
• Dismiss the appeal – requiring you to serve the original suspension period.

The points will remain on your record whether or not you are successful in your appeal.

Yes, you can usually keep driving until your court date.

Once your licence appeal is lodged before the date when the suspension is due to begin, the suspension is paused until the Court decides your appeal.

It is important to check with your lawyer that the suspension is definitely paused, because if it is not and you are caught driving, you will face criminal charges and serious penalties.