Heavy Vehicle Law

Your Roads. Your Rights.
Your Lawyer.

We understand the unique challenges faced by Australia’s trucking community. Whether you’re a truck driver, owner-operator, or run a transport business, your livelihood depends on staying on the road—and on the right side of the law.

Our experienced legal team is here to help you navigate the complexities of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Whether its penalty notices or court charges. We offer straightforward, practical advice and robust representation, so you can focus on what you do best: keeping Australia moving.

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Our Services Include:

  • Breach of Safety Duty offences.

  • Fatigue and work/rest hour offences.

  • False or misleading logbook entries.

  • Load restraint and oversize/overmass violations.

  • Height clearance and tunnel access violations.

  • Fail to stop at Heavy Vehicle Safety Station.

  • Fail to comply with compulsive notices to produce documents or records.

  • Registration or permit-related offences.

  • Non-compliance with notices and exemptions.

  • Non-compliant speed limiters and other contraventions of design rules.

  • Violations of restricted route access.

  • Exercise of powers by NHVR authorised officers.

  • Hinder NHVR Authorised officer offences.

Why Choose Us?

  • Deep industry knowledge—our Principal Lawyer (a former NHVR Senior Prosecutor) knows trucks and the law.

  • Fast, clear communication—no legal jargon, just answers

  • Flexible consultations—phone, video, or in-person

  • Fixed fees and transparent pricing

Get Back on the Road—With Confidence
If you’ve received a fine, been called to court, or just need advice, contact us today. Your first consultation is confidential and obligation-free.

Frequent Asked Questions

  • If you're an interstate driver, it's important not to ignore the notice. Depending on the offence, we can appear in court on your behalf and seek to resolve the matter without you needing to travel. Contact us immediately for advice.

  • Yes — for many traffic and truck-related offences, we can appear without you, especially if it's a summary offence. We'll handle negotiations with the prosecutor and speak to the magistrate for you.

  • Typical offences include exceeding mass or dimension limits, load restraint breaches, fatigue-related breaches, and failing to carry work diaries. These can result in fines, licence impacts, and prosecution.

  • Breaches can result in on-the-spot fines, prosecution, and being stood down from driving. Fatigue offences are taken seriously — we can advise you on defences and appear for you in court.Item description

  • Under CoR, anyone involved in the transport chain — not just the driver — can be held liable for breaches. This includes employers, loaders, schedulers, and companies. We assist operators in CoR investigations and defence.Item description

  • Yes, but you must act fast. Notices can be challenged on legal grounds including privilege, relevance, or overreach. Seek legal advice before responding to avoid unintended self-incrimination.

On Your Side, From the Highway to the Courtroom.

Keeping You & Your Trucks on the Road.