Stop, Look, and Listen: Traffic Law Updates and Concerns (Paper)

Materials comprised of Paper, PowerPoint Handout and Additional Materials.

Presenters:

Dr Roderick Mulgan, Barrister, Rubicon Chambers
Samira Taghavi, Barrister and Practice Manager, Active Legal Solutions
Chair: Her Honour Judge Claire Ryan

Synopsis:

Whether you specialise in traffic law or there is a chance you’ll be asked by a client to advise on a traffic law case, our “Traffic Law Updates and Concerns” Materials are for you.

Focusing on recent case law, procedure, and applicable legislation, these Materials will provide lawyers with a useful overview and valuable update on the following topical issues:

- How to deal with the matter of drinking after driving;
- Sentencing-related matters;
- Criminal conviction and deportation liability;
- Alcohol interlock devices; and
- Limited licences.

These materials will help you:

• Refresh and strengthen your understanding of the current framework, including key case law.
  
• Get to grips with what drinking post driving means for your client and their case.
• Gain insights into a range of sentencing-related matters for traffic offences.
• Become better apprised of the impact of criminal conviction on people’s immigration status.
• Refresh your memory on alcohol interlock devices, criteria and exceptions.
• Discover what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to a work licence application.
  

Intended Audience:

Intermediate lawyers who specialise in traffic law as well as lawyers who may be asked by a client to assist with a matter regarding traffic law. These Materials may also be suitable for more senior lawyers who would like a refresher on recent cases.