Legal Services in Victoria
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
When you’re breathalyzed roadside and lose your licence for 90 days, you have to act fast. Unlike a traffic ticket, you can only challenge an IRP within seven days of the incident. We can help you navigate the process.
An Immediate Roadside Prohibition, or IRP, is not a criminal charge. When you receive one, you enter an administrative process dealt with under the Motor Vehicle Act and overseen by the Office of the Superintendent. Despite not carrying criminal liability, receiving an IRP is enormously inconvenient and expensive: between impound fees and administrative penalties, the cost is often thousands of dollars. You will likely also incur a Driver Risk Premium on your insurance.
The lawyers at Marshall Massey Alberto are here to assist you. While an IRP cannot be fought like a criminal charge – there is no presumption of innocence and the burden of proof is lower – our team understands the review process and knows what to look for in the police file to make the best possible argument on your behalf.
It is crucial that you do not drive while your licence is suspended. If you are caught doing so, you may face criminal charges, and will likely incur a much longer suspension.
If your IRP is reviewed and dismissed, you will not need to pay your impound fees or any of the associated administrative penalties. You will also avoid costly points against your license. If you received an IRP, call us right away. Our lawyers understand your situation and will review the evidence against you, analyze the defences that are available to you, and provide you the advice you need.
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