Heavy Vehicle Lawyers - Queensland
Defending Truck Drivers, Operators and Transport Companies Across QLD
Specialists in QLD Heavy Vehicle Law
Highway Advocates represent heavy vehicle drivers, owner–operators, and transport companies in traffic and heavy vehicle matters throughout Queensland.
Whether you’ve received a Notice to Produce, been charged under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Qld), or face suspension or demerit penalties, our team provides clear, practical legal advice and strong court representation.
For professional drivers, a licence is not just a convenience — it’s your livelihood. Our advocates focus on protecting your licence, your record, and your ability to keep working.
Courts We Appear in From Brisbane to Cairns
Whether you’re on the Warrego Highway from Charleville to Ipswich, or the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Cairns, Highway Advocates has you covered.
We represent drivers and operators in Magistrates Courts right across Queensland — wherever your work takes you, we’re ready to stand beside you in court.
Courts Across Queensland
Select your region below to view the key courts where we regularly appear across the state.
South East Queensland
We appear frequently in the busy freight corridors around Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and along the Pacific Motorway and Bruce Highway.
- Beenleigh Magistrates Court
- Brisbane Magistrates Court
- Caboolture Magistrates Court
- Caloundra Magistrates Court
- Cleveland Magistrates Court
- Coolangatta Magistrates Court
- Gatton Magistrates Court
- Holland Park Magistrates Court
- Ipswich Magistrates Court
- Maroochydore Magistrates Court
- Nambour Magistrates Court
- Noosa Magistrates Court
- Pine Rivers Magistrates Court
- Redcliffe Magistrates Court
- Richlands Magistrates Court
- Sandgate Magistrates Court
- Southport Magistrates Court
- Wynnum Magistrates Court
Darling Downs / South West
Covering the Warrego and Cunningham Highway corridors — key interstate freight routes connecting Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, and beyond.
- Charleville Magistrates Court
- Chinchilla Magistrates Court
- Cunnamulla Magistrates Court
- Dalby Magistrates Court
- Goondiwindi Magistrates Court
- Mitchell Magistrates Court
- Roma Magistrates Court
- Stanthorpe Magistrates Court
- St George Magistrates Court
- Taroom Magistrates Court
- Toowoomba Magistrates Court
- Warwick Magistrates Court
Wide Bay Burnett
Serving the Fraser Coast and Burnett regions, major transport corridors connecting Central Queensland to the coast.
- Bundaberg Magistrates Court
- Childers Magistrates Court
- Gayndah Magistrates Court
- Gympie Magistrates Court
- Hervey Bay Magistrates Court
- Kingaroy Magistrates Court
- Maryborough Magistrates Court
- Murgon Magistrates Court
- Nanango Magistrates Court
Central Queensland
Covering the Capricorn, Leichhardt, and Landsborough Highways through Central Queensland’s freight and mining hubs.
- Barcaldine Magistrates Court
- Biloela Magistrates Court
- Blackwater Magistrates Court
- Emerald Magistrates Court
- Gladstone Magistrates Court
- Longreach Magistrates Court
- Rockhampton Magistrates Court
- Winton Magistrates Court
- Yeppoon Magistrates Court
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Region
Covering the Bowen Basin, Mackay, and Whitsunday freight corridors, including major sugar, mining, and logistics routes.
- Bowen Magistrates Court
- Clermont Magistrates Court
- Mackay Magistrates Court
- Moranbah Magistrates Court
- Proserpine Magistrates Court
- Sarina Magistrates Court
North Queensland
Representing drivers and operators along the northern Bruce Highway and inland freight routes through the Burdekin, Hinchinbrook, and Townsville regions.
- Ayr Magistrates Court
- Charters Towers Magistrates Court
- Cloncurry Magistrates Court
- Hughenden Magistrates Court
- Ingham Magistrates Court
- Mount Isa Magistrates Court
- Richmond Magistrates Court
- Townsville Magistrates Court
Far North Queensland
Covering the Cairns, Tablelands, and Cape York regions — from the coastal Bruce Highway to the Peninsula Development Road.
- Atherton Magistrates Court
- Cairns Magistrates Court
- Cooktown Magistrates Court
- Innisfail Magistrates Court
- Mareeba Magistrates Court
- Tully Magistrates Court
- Weipa Magistrates Court
Our advocates appear in person or via video link across all these courts, ensuring heavy vehicle drivers and operators anywhere have access to skilled legal representation wherever they need it.
Common Heavy Vehicle Offences in NSW
We defend drivers and operators charged with offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Qld), Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld), and related regulations, including:
Our advocates prepare detailed submissions and appear in court to seek dismissals, non-conviction outcomes, or reduced penalties wherever possible.
NHVR and TMR Enforcement in Queensland
In Queensland, roadside inspections and compliance operations are conducted by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Unlike other states, Queensland does not have fixed heavy vehicle safety stations — instead, enforcement is carried out through mobile units and weigh sites located along key freight corridors such as the Bruce Highway, Warrego Highway, and Cunningham Highway.
We represent drivers and operators who have been:
- stopped for fatigue, mass or load inspections by NHVR or TMR officers
- issued with Infringement Notices, Defect Notices, or Notices to Produce
- required to attend an Approved Inspection Station (AIS) for defect clearance or Certificate of Inspection
- investigated under the Chain of Responsibility provisions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law
Wherever your inspection or enforcement occurred, we can assist with compliance advice, document review, and court representation.
Highway Advocates act for professional drivers and operators throughout Queensland — from Brisbane to Cairns, the Darling Downs to the Gulf.
Our Defence Approach
Our process is built around protecting your licence and livelihood. We:
- Review NHVR or TMR documentation for procedural or evidentiary errors
- Assess compliance data – fatigue, load, mass, and vehicle records
- Identify defences or mitigating factors, including signage or GPS route issues
- Negotiate with prosecuting agencies to reduce or withdraw charges where possible
- Represent you in court to pursue non-conviction outcomes or reduced penalties
We handle every stage from initial notice to hearing or appeal.
What to Expect
- Exclusive focus on heavy vehicle and transport law
- Fixed-fee for all traffic and heavy vehicle matters
- Representation statewide – in person or remotely
- Experienced in NHVR and TMR enforcement procedures
- Proven record defending professional drivers and logistics operators
We’ve helped hundreds of Queensland drivers and operators achieve fair outcomes and protect their right to work.
Have you received an Infringement Notice, NHVR Investigation Letter or Court Attendance Notice?
Frequently Asked Questions
Heavy vehicle enforcement in Queensland is managed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Transport and Main Roads (TMR). They carry out mobile inspections, roadside checks, and fatigue enforcement operations.
An AIS is a private, TMR-approved workshop authorised to conduct vehicle inspections, issue Certificates of Inspection (COI), and clear defect notices.
Yes. We represent clients throughout Queensland and frequently appear in regional Magistrates Courts via video link.
Contact us immediately. We’ll review your notice or infringement, explain your options, and represent you in court if required.
Yes, many offences attract automatic suspensions or demerit point penalties. With the right defence, we can have your charges dismissed or penalties downgraded to keep you on the road.
Yes. Most heavy vehicle and traffic matters can be handled on a fixed-fee basis, which we’ll confirm during your initial consultation.