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ARTICLE · 26 JUNE 2020

When can NSW police immediately suspend my driver licence?

An immediate driver licence suspension (an on-the-spot suspension) is available to NSW police in a range of situations.

AustraliaCriminal Law

An immediate driver licence suspension, also known as an on-the-spot suspension, is available to police officers in New South Wales in a range of situations.

These situations are listed in section 224(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013 and are as follows:

(a) Where the driver is charged with a crime involving the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, another person which is caused by a motor vehicle, being the offence of:

  • Murder or manslaughter, or
  • Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent (section 33 Crimes Act 1900), recklessly causing GBH (section 35(2)), dangerous driving causing death or GBH (section 52A) or causing GBH by unlawful or negligent act or omission (section 54),

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