SPECIALIST HEAVY VEHICLE LAWYERS
Former NHVR Senior Prosecutor.
Court Representation. Strategic Defence.
Facing heavy vehicle charges? Don’t risk your career. Our specialist transport law team has defended thousands of drivers across Australia. We provide fast, effective legal representation across the Sydney region. Phone, email, in person and video consultations available.
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Received an NHVR notice? Facing court?
You're in the right place.
At Eric Navea Legal, we defend truck drivers, owner-drivers, transport operators, logistics companies, directors, and businesses facing heavy vehicle investigations, prosecutions and court proceedings.
As a former NHVR Senior Prosecutor, Eric Navea understands how heavy vehicle investigations are conducted, how enforcement decisions are made, and how cases are prepared for court.
Whether you are a driver who has received an infringement notice or a transport business facing a serious Chain of Responsibility investigation, we provide practical legal advice, strong defence strategies and powerful court representation.
experience matters
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Having Eric Navea is having a Former NHVR Senior Prosecutor on YOUR Side
Few Lawyers Understand the NHVR From the Inside. We Do!!
When you’re facing action from the NHVR, you need more than legal advice. You need a lawyer who understands how the regulator thinks, how decisions are made, and how matters are successfully defended in court. Drawing on our extensive experience in heavy vehicle law, we have a deep understanding of:
- How NHVR investigations are conducted
- How evidence is gathered, reviewed and relied upon
- How Notices to Produce, infringement notices and other compliance notices are issued
- How prosecution decisions are assessed and approved
- How matters progress through the court system
- What legal arguments are most effective
- What common mistakes can damage your case
- How to engage with the NHVR strategically from the earliest stag
Eric Navea Legal specializes in defending truck drivers.
You don’t have to face legal challenges alone. Our heavy vehicle lawyer will protect you and keep you on the road.
We provide professional legal service for transport companies
We provide expert legal advice and strategic defense to help you avoid penalties and keep your business running.
Court Representation Is What We Do
Court representation is at the core of our practice. We regularly represent truck drivers, transport operators, logistics businesses, directors, managers and parties within the Chain of Responsibility in courts across Sydney.
Whether you are facing:
- NHVR prosecutions
- Fatigue offences
- Mass offences
- Dimension offences
- Load restraint offences
- Chain of Responsibility allegations
- Court Attendance Notices
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement action
we provide strong, strategic and practical representation focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
Experience That Makes a Difference
When your licence, livelihood, business reputation and bottom line are on the line, experience matters.
We understand not only how heavy vehicle laws are enforced, but also how matters are argued before the courts. We know what evidence prosecutors rely upon, what issues can be challenged, and how to build a defence strategy tailored to your circumstances.
From the first notice through to the final court appearance, we stand beside our clients every step of the way.
If you’ve received a notice from the NHVR, been issued an infringement, or have a court date approaching, now is the time to act. Early legal advice and experienced court representation can make a material difference to the outcome of your matter.
Heavy Vehicle Legal Services
Logbook Offences
- Missing entries
- Incorrect entries
- False entries
- Incomplete records
- Failure to carry a work diary
- Work and rest hour breaches
- Record keeping issues
Fatigue Offences
- Exceeding work limits
- Insufficient rest breaks
- Work diary breaches
- Standard Hours breaches
- Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) issues
- Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) issues
- Driver fitness for duty concerns
Mass Offences
- Gross vehicle mass breaches
- Axle mass breaches
- Combination mass breaches
- Loading calculations
- Weighbridge disputes
- Load distribution issues
- Over-mass permit breaches
Dimension Offences
- Height breaches
- Width breaches
- Length breaches
- Over-dimensional loads
- Permit disputes
- Route compliance issues
- Access condition breaches
Load Offences
- Unsecured loads
- Load restraint breaches
- Unsafe loading practices
- Shifting loads
- Falling loads
- Loading manager liability
- Loader liability
- Packer liability
Notice to Produce
- Reviewing notices
- Understanding legal obligations
- Managing document production
- Protecting legal interests
- Responding strategically to investigations
Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
- Employers
- Prime Contractors
- Operators
- Schedulers
- Consignors
- Consignees
- Packers
- Loading Managers
- Loaders
- Unloaders
Transport Business Defence
We act for:
- Small transport operators
- Medium-sized fleets
- National transport companies
- Freight companies
- Warehousing businesses
- Logistics providers
- Distribution businesses
Our services include:
- NHVR investigations
- Compliance advice
- Enforcement action defence
- Prosecution defence
- Court appearances
- Director advice
- Executive due diligence advice
- Chain of Responsibility compliance
Facing Court?
We Fight For Drivers & Transport Businesses
If you have received a court date, you need legal representation immediately. Court matters can involve:
- Significant financial penalties
- Criminal convictions
- Reputational damage
- Operational disruption
- Ongoing NHVR scrutiny
- Future compliance risks
We appear in courts throughout Sydney and regularly represent:
- Drivers
- Owner-drivers
- Transport companies
- Directors
- Executives
- Logistics businesses
From the first mention through to defended hearings and sentencing proceedings.
Why Early Legal Advice Matters
Many heavy vehicle cases are won or lost before they ever reach a courtroom.
Early intervention can help:
- Identify weaknesses in the investigation
- Preserve evidence
- Protect legal rights
- Reduce exposure
- Improve court outcomes
- Avoid costly mistakes
The sooner you obtain legal advice, the more options may be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not simply assume you must pay it. In many circumstances, you may have options available. Obtain legal advice immediately before making any decision.
Yes.
Court representation is one of our core services. We regularly appear for truck drivers, owner-drivers and transport businesses facing heavy vehicle prosecutions.
We act for both drivers and businesses. Many NHVR investigations focus on businesses and Chain of Responsibility obligations rather than drivers alone.
Yes.
The HVNL imposes due diligence obligations on executives of businesses involved in transport activities.
Chain of Responsibility is the legal framework that extends responsibility beyond drivers to parties who influence transport activities.
The Primary Duty requires parties in the Chain of Responsibility to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of transport activities.
Yes.
The NHVR can investigate and prosecute businesses where evidence suggests breaches of the HVNL or Chain of Responsibility obligations.
Obtain legal advice before responding.
The documents you provide may become part of an investigation or prosecution.
Heavy Vehicle Lawyers Who Understand the Industry
When your livelihood, fleet, business reputation or future is on the line, you need more than general legal advice.
You need a lawyer who understands:
- The NHVR
- Heavy Vehicle National Law
- Fatigue investigations
- Logbook offences
- Mass offences
- Dimension offences
- Load offences
- Chain of Responsibility
- Transport business risk
- Court representation
Call now & speak directly to Eric
If you've been contacted by the NHVR, issued with an infringement notice, served with a Notice to Produce, or given a court date, don't face it alone.
Every minute counts when facing heavy vehicle charges. Get expert legal advice now – your initial consultation is free and completely confidential.
Contact Eric Navea Legal today and get experienced heavy vehicle defence from a former NHVR Senior Prosecutor who knows how these cases are built, prosecuted and defended.
Available 24/7 for urgent matters • Australia-wide representation
WHY CHOOSE US
Australia's Trusted Heavy Vehicle Law Specialists
Our team understands the unique challenges faced by truck drivers, owner-operators, and transport companies. We don’t just practice law – we know your industry.
- Specialist heavy vehicle law.
- Proven track record.
- Direct access to your lawyer.
- Transport industry professionals.
- Fixed fee structure - no surprises.
Don't Risk Your Licence
A heavy vehicle conviction can mean losing your licence, your job, and your income. Don’t take chances with general lawyers who don’t understand the transport industry.
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