Traffic Law in Western Australia

Traffic Law in Western Australia
Author(s) : Mugliston, P; Ainsworth, S; Colebatch, H
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Publisher : LexisNexis
Format : Practitioner, Softcover
ISBN : 9780409323368
Published : September, 2007

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Traffic Law in Western Australia addresses the specific provisions of traffic legislation in Western Australia. It provides commentary on the Road Traffic Act and other relevant legislation. The book sets out the basic principles from the time of an offence through to sentencing and appeal. Every aspect is outlined in chronological order with the implications of legislation explained and case law developments discussed.

It is a quick and easy guide, full of practical tips for police officers, prosecutors, defence counsel as well as self-represented litigants, dealing with matters from driving and vehicle offences and police procedures to preparation and conduct of matters in court.
* Introduction and Definitions
* Police Procedures
* Evidence
* Driving Licences
* Driver Offences
* Drink Driving Offences
* Careless, Dangerous and Reckless Driving Offences
* Accidents and Furnishing Information
* Vehicle Offences
* Vehicle Regulations
* Motor Vehicle Theft
* Forgery, Fraudulent Use and False Statements
* Sentencing
* Demerit Points
* Preparation and Conduct of Matters in Criminal Courts
* Civil Liability
* Appeals to the Supreme Court in Traffic Matters

Mugliston, P


Patrick Mugliston B. Juris LLM (UWA) is a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers and has taught criminal law, contract law and civil procedure. He is a reporter for the WA State Law Reports in mining law, State Administrative Tribunal and District Court decisions.

Ainsworth, Stuart


Colebatch, H


Hal Colebatch BA (Hons) MA B Juris LLB PhD was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia in 1981. He was awarded an Australian Centenary Award in 2003 for services to law, writing, political commentary, and poetry.