Proceed through Amber Traffic Light - Costs Application

Published 11 Dec 2011

Nyman Gibson Stewart Criminal Lawyers

Traffic matter - traffic lawyers Sydney and Parramatta Offices

Waverley Local Court

Represented by solicitor: Robert Hoyles

Facts: Client was prosecuted for proceeding through an amber traffic light.  Client disputed that he was able to stop safely before the intersection.  He was not travelling above speed limit

Result: Charge was dismissed.  We sought costs on the basis that our client had proceeded through an amber traffic ‘arrow’ not a ‘light’.  We were successful in our costs application and the NSW Police Service paid our client for his legal fees.