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  • Evading Police

    Traffic laws in Victoria are strict and Victoria Police have a number of powers when dealing with motorists. Most notably, a Victoria Police officer has the legal authority to direct a vehicle to stop moving. Should a motorist fail to stop or attempt to evade police, then harsh penalties can apply, including mandatory licence suspensions….

  • Driving whilst suspended

    What constitutes driving whilst suspended? It is an offence to drive whilst your Victorian drivers licence was suspended. To be found guilty of the offence, the Police Prosecution must prove beyond all reasonable doubt each legal element of the offence as follows: Importantly, driving whilst suspended is a strict liability offence, and therefore a person’s…

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