Evade Police Charges (QLD)
Failing to stop your vehicle for police is one of the most strictly penalized traffic offences in Queensland. Under Section 754, the law imposes heavy mandatory minimum penalties that the Court cannot ignore.
Mandatory Minimum Penalties
If found guilty, the Magistrate must impose strict minimums. There is no discretion to give less.
Minimum Fine
Currently over $6,600 (50 penalty units).
Mandatory Licence Loss
Minimum 50 days (up to 2 years). You cannot get a work licence.
Why You Need a Specialized Lawyer
Because the fines are so high and licence loss is mandatory, these cases often turn on technicalities. We examine:
- Clear Signal: Was the requirement to stop clear and unambiguous? Police must prove this.
- Identity: If the driver wasn't identified at the scene, the owner is often charged. We help navigate owner-onus laws.
- Necessity: Defences involving duress or emergency situations.
What Can We Achieve?
Our goal is to avoid the maximums (which can include jail) and potentially downgrade the charge.
Charge Negotiation
Seeking to downgrade the charge to "Failing to Comply with a Direction," which avoids the massive $6,000+ mandatory fine.
Penalty Minimisation
Ensuring the Magistrate remains at the absolute minimum required by law rather than increasing the penalty.