Advice
Basic initial advice to help you understand the issue and consider your next steps.
What are traffic offences?
Traffic law includes driving offences, licence consequences and the court process for traffic charges. Some matters begin with an infringement notice; others require you to attend court. The type of notice and the dates on it affect your next steps.
A traffic matter can affect your ability to drive and may have other legal consequences. Understanding whether you have received a fine, a charge or a licence notice helps identify the advice you need. Seek help before making important decisions about your case.
Questions we can discuss
- Understanding a traffic charge, summons or notice.
- Questions about licence consequences.
- General information about court procedures.
- Finding specialist traffic law assistance.
How we may help
- Offer basic advice about the issue raised in your notice or charge.
- Discuss what information you need and which support may be appropriate.
- Consider referral to specialist traffic law assistance.
- For parking, toll or other infringement notices, see Fines and infringements.
What level of assistance can we offer?
We assess each matter individually, taking account of its suitability and our available resources. An enquiry or appointment does not guarantee ongoing assistance or representation.
Referral
Information about another legal or support service when specialist help is needed or we cannot assist.
Further assistance
A specific legal task or ongoing casework may be available, decided case by case and subject to resources.
What we do not do
- Commercial or business matters.
- Conveyancing, real-estate transactions and property ownership disputes.
- Personal injury claims and WorkCover.
We do not provide personal injury or accident compensation representation. An initial appointment does not guarantee representation in a traffic case.
Prepare for your appointment
- Bring notices, charge documents and relevant correspondence.
- Have your court date and any response deadline available.
- Tell us about steps you have already taken.
Talk to us
Contact Southport Community Legal Service to discuss an appointment.
Call 03 9646 6066, 0490 934 661 or 0440 131 920.
Email [email protected].
Further information
This page provides general information. Ask for advice about your own circumstances. Information reviewed September 2026.