Traffic & Driving
Gul Law provides expert legal representation for clients facing a wide range of traffic offences under the Land Transport Act 1998.
Expert Traffic Defence Across New Zealand.
Drink driving and other serious traffic offences are treated very seriously in New Zealand. Convictions can have far-reaching consequences, affecting your employment, mobility, finances, insurance, and criminal record.
In some cases, penalties may include fines, licence disqualification, home detention, or even imprisonment. At Gul Law, we understand how a traffic conviction can disrupt every aspect of your life and we will work hard to minimise those consequences.
We have a proven track record defending clients in traffic matters, whether for minor infringements or more serious offences. We explain your rights, options, and likely outcomes at every stage, helping to reduce stress and uncertainty.
Act quickly after a traffic charge. Early legal advice gives you the best chance of achieving a discharge without conviction or minimising penalties.
20+
Years Experience
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Appeals & Hearings
Approved
Legal Aid Provider
Traffic Charges We Defend
Drink Driving
Excess breath alcohol, excess blood alcohol, and refusing a breath or blood test. Including first, second, and aggravated offences.
Drug Driving
Driving under the influence of drugs, including prescription medications. Defending charges arising from compulsory impairment tests.
Careless, Reckless & Dangerous Driving
Careless use of a vehicle, reckless driving, and dangerous driving including cases involving injury or death.
Driving While Disqualified
Driving while disqualified, suspended, or contrary to the conditions of a limited licence. These charges carry serious consequences including imprisonment.
Speeding & Racing
Excessive speeding, sustained loss of traction, and operating a vehicle in a race or other unlawful high-speed driving behaviours.
Log Book & Licensing Offences
Log book offences, vehicle operation breaches, and driver licensing matters including unlicensed driving and licence condition violations.
Protecting Your Licence, Your Record & Your Future.
A traffic conviction, particularly for drink driving, can affect far more than just your ability to drive. It can impact your employment, insurance premiums, professional licences, and your ability to travel overseas. At Gul Law, we take every traffic matter seriously and explore every available option to minimise the consequences for you.
One of the most important tools available in traffic cases is a discharge without conviction under s106 of the Sentencing Act. If successful, this means no conviction appears on your record effectively the same outcome as an acquittal. We have significant experience with these applications and advises on whether your circumstances are likely to meet the threshold for success.
Limited Licence Applications
If a disqualification is unavoidable, a limited licence may allow you to continue driving for essential purposes such as getting to work, attending medical appointments, or caring for dependants. Gul Law can prepare and present your application to give it the best possible chance of success.
Alcohol Interlock & Community-Based Options
In many drink driving cases, the Court has options beyond a straightforward disqualification. These include alcohol interlock licences and community-based alternatives under s94 of the Land Transport Act. We can advise you on which options are available in your specific circumstances and we can advocate for the least disruptive outcome possible.
- Identify potential defences and assess the strength of your case
- Advise on eligibility for discharge without conviction (s106)
- Assist with limited licence or work licence applications
- Advise on alcohol interlock requirements and conditions
- Advocate for community-based alternatives (s94 applications)
- Represent you in courts across New Zealand
- Provide clear guidance to reduce stress and uncertainty
Legal Aid Available
You may qualify for legal aid for appeal proceedings. Gul Law is a Approved legal aid provider — we can assess your eligibility at your first consultation.
Facing a traffic or drink driving charge?
Traffic and drink driving charges can be overwhelming, but with the right legal support you can protect your rights, minimise consequences, and regain control of your future.