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Driving - Other Traffic Offences - NSW
Welcome to the NSW Drive at a speed dangerous to the public article page. Everything you need to know about Drive at a speed dangerous to the public according to NSW law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to NSW Law for Drive at a speed dangerous to the public
According to NSW Law for the charge of Drive at a speed dangerous to the public,

The Maximum Penalty - Drive at a speed dangerous to the public
According to NSW Law for the charge of Drive at a speed dangerous to the public, The Maximum penalty for the offence of Driving at a Speed Dangerous to the Public is 100 penalty units and/or 12 months imprisonment.

What the Police must prove according to NSW Law for Drive at a speed dangerous to the public

In order for the Police to prove their case at Court, they must prove each of the following matters beyond a reasonable doubt.

  1. The driver’s speed exceeded the legal speed limit
  2. The location of the accused offence was an area likely to have been occupied by people

It will be necessary for the Police in every offence to prove that the
accused was the person who committed the offence. Click here to learn
more about identification evidence.

Possible Defences under NSW Law - Drive at a speed dangerous to the public

Possible defences to this offence include but are not limited to

  1. Duress 
  2. Necessity

In NSW which court will hear the matter - Drive at a speed dangerous to the public
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