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Road to court

This booklet is for people who have to go to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria because they have been charged with a traffic offence. It is mainly for people who will represent themselves in court. It can also help you decide if you need a lawyer to represent you.

This booklet has information about:

  • laws that apply to traffic offences
  • the demerits points system
  • drink, drug and hoon driving
  • penalties for novice drivers
  • preparing for going to court
  • where to get help.

Published: June 2008
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New law

Since this booklet was published there have been changes to the law. Please check the following updates.

Fines for careless driving – new law

Police can now issue fines for careless driving.

P-plate driver licensing system – new law

P-plate drivers must spend longer on their P plates. A two-tier system and stricter rules now apply to P-plate drivers.

Road to court - PDF, 771.6kb Booklet about traffic offences in the Magistrates’ Court Published 16-09-2008