Law change would keep bad drivers off roads
Source: New South Wales. Attorney General. Media Release.
"Disqualified drivers who appeal against their sentences would not be giventheir licences back until their cases were finalised, said Attorney General John Hatzistergos.Mr Hatzistergos said an amendment before NSW Parliament would change the law which currently allows motorists convictedof serious driving offences to drive while their appeals are pending.“We don’t want drivers, who have had their licences taken away for serious offences, being able to get back in theircars,” said Mr Hatzistergos.“It is important that the safety of the community is not compromised while these appeals work their way through the courts.”Mr Hatzistergos said the amendment would be made to the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act and applies to driverswho have had their licences disqualified or suspended for crimes including street racing, excessive speeding and mid and high range drink driving.He said the amendment would mean drivers would no longer be given back their licence at the time they lodged an appeal."