Heavy Vehicle Lawyers - New South Wales
Defending Truck Drivers, Operators and Transport Companies Across NSW
Specialists in NSW Heavy Vehicle Law
Highway Advocates are dedicated to representing heavy vehicle drivers and operators across New South Wales in traffic and transport-related matters.
Have you been charged under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, Road Transport Act or Australian Road Rules, received a Notice to Produce or a Court Attendance Notice?
Our experienced lawyers understand the complexities of NSW Road Transport Law and how to protect your livelihood.
Goulburn Local Court
Goulburn Local Court sits at the centre of NSW’s southern freight corridor and handles a large share of NHVR prosecutions arising from the Marulan Weighstation on the Hume Highway.
We appear here every week, defending truckers, transport company operators and schedulers charged with:
- Drink and drug driving offences
- Negligent and dangerous driving offences
- Fatigue and logbook breaches
- False or misleading work diary entries
- Mass, load and dimension offences
- Notices to Produce
Our Goulburn Office, located down the road from Goulburn Local Court, enables our lawyers to act quickly when clients are charged following a roadside inspection at the Marulan weighbridge along the Hume Highway.
Our founder, Robert Bell‘s grandfather, Cecil Roy Bell, was born in Marulan and served in the 12th Light Horse Regiment during World War I. Our heritage is tied to Marulan as much as Marulan’s heritage is tied to the great history of Australia’s road transport network.
Our principal Heavy Vehicle Defence Lawyer Rod Boyd, began his career cutting his teeth at Goulburn Local Court. He has been serving the Southern Tablelands Region for over a decade in criminal and heavy vehicle law.
We boast an exceptional record representing heavy vehicle drivers at Goulburn Local Court, where understanding the NHVR’s procedures and local prosecuting techniques has transformed us from a regional firm to Australia’s Leading Heavy Vehicle Lawyers.
If you’ve received an NHVR Penalty Notice or Infringement Notice, a Court Attendance Notice, or a Notice to Produce, contact Highway Advocates today for trusted and professional legal advice.
Click here to view our Goulburn Office.
Courts We Appear in
Highway Advocates represent heavy vehicle drivers and operators in Local Courts across New South Wales, particularly along major freight and logistics routes including:
- Hume Highway
- Pacific Highway
- Newell Highway
- Princes Highway, and
- New England Highway.
Scroll down below to view the key courts where we regularly appear.
Parramatta Local Court
Parramatta Local Court is one of the busiest Courts in New South Wales for traffic and NHVR offences. It hears a high volume of NHVR prosecutions, heavy vehicle traffic offences, and chain of responsibility matters every week.
We appear at Parramatta Local Court weekly, defending truckies, as well as heavy vehicle operators, schedulors, directors and businesses.
Located in the heart of Western Sydney’s logistics and transport network, Parramatta Local Court handles all heavy vehicle offences detected by Road Safe-T-Cams or that have been investigated by the NHVR Headquarters in Parramatta.
Our Western Sydney Office, located close to Parramatta Local Court, gives our lawyers unimpeded access to appear quickly and respond urgently to NHVR prosecutions or court matters as soon as they arise.
If you are unable to attend Court because you live interstate or otherwise far away from Parramatta Local Court, we can apply to appear on your behalf to save you the time, hassle and stress of appearing.
Click here to view our Western Sydney Office.
Other Courts Across New South Wales
Select your region below to view the key courts where we regularly appear across the state.
Sydney & Greater Metropolitan Region
- Bankstown Local Court
- Blacktown Local Court
- Burwood Local Court
- Camden Local Court
- Campbelltown Local Court
- Downing Centre Local Court (Sydney CBD)
- Hornsby Local Court
- Liverpool Local Court
- Manly Local Court
- Mount Druitt Local Court
- Parramatta Local Court
- Penrith Local Court
- Picton Local Court
- Ryde Local Court
- Sutherland Local Court
- Waverley Local Court
Hunter & Central Coast Region
- Belmont Local Court
- Cessnock Local Court
- Gosford Local Court
- Kurri Kurri Local Court
- Maitland Local Court
- Muswellbrook Local Court
- Newcastle Local Court
- Raymond Terrace Local Court
- Singleton Local Court
- Toronto Local Court
- Wyong Local Court
Illawarra, South Coast & Southern Highlands Region
- Batemans Bay Local Court
- Bega Local Court
- Eden Local Court
- Goulburn Local Court
- Kiama Local Court
- Milton Local Court
- Moss Vale Local Court
- Nowra Local Court
- Port Kembla Local Court
- Queanbeyan Local Court
- Wollongong Local Court
- Yass Local Court
Central West Corridor & Western Region
- Bathurst Local Court
- Bourke Local Court
- Cowra Local Court
- Dubbo Local Court
- Forbes Local Court
- Katoomba Local Court
- Lithgow Local Court
- Moree Local Court
- Mudgee Local Court
- Narrabri Local Court
- Orange Local Court
- Parkes Local Court
- Wellington Local Court
North Coast & New England Region
- Armidale Local Court
- Ballina Local Court
- Boggabilla Local Court
- Byron Bay Local Court
- Coffs Harbour Local Court
- Grafton Local Court
- Glen Innes Local Court
- Inverell Local Court
- Kempsey Local Court
- Lismore Local Court
- Maclean Local Court
- Port Macquarie Local Court
- Quirindi Local Court
- Scone Local Court
- Tamworth Local Court
- Taree Local Court
- Tweed Heads Local Court
Riverina & Murray Region
- Albury Local Court
- Deniliquin Local Court
- Griffith Local Court
- Gundagai Local Court
- Hay Local Court
- Leeton Local Court
- Narrandera Local Court
- Temora Local Court
- Wagga Wagga Local Court
- West Wyalong Local Court
- Young Local 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.
Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations We Cover in NSW
Our advocates represent drivers and operators involved in matters arising from or near all Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations (HVSS) across New South Wales.
We regularly assist clients who have been stopped, inspected, or issued Notices to Produce near:
- Mt Boyce Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Great Western Highway, Blue Mountains - Mt White Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
M1 Pacific Motorway, Central Coast - Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Hume Highway, Southern Highlands - Twelve Mile Creek Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Pacific Highway, near Raymond Terrace - Chinderah Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Pacific Highway, Northern Rivers - Pine Creek Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Pacific Highway, near Coffs Harbour - Halfway Creek Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Pacific Highway, south of Grafton - Bell Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Bells Line of Road, west of Sydney - Kankool Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
New England Highway, near Willow Tree - Ballimore Heavy Vehicle Safety Station
Golden Highway, between Dubbo and Dunedoo
Whether you’ve been directed to an HVSS for inspection, received a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) infringement, or been issued a Court Attendance Notice, we can assist with compliance reviews, evidence analysis and court representation.
Common Heavy Vehicle Offences in NSW
We regularly defend drivers and companies charged with offences such as:
Our deep understanding of Transport for NSW policies, NHVR procedures, and NSW court practices means we can guide you through the process from start to finish.
Why Choose Highway Advocates
- Exclusive focus on heavy vehicle and transport law — it’s all we do.
- Proven results defending truck drivers and transport operators
- Fixed-fees for all matters
- Representation statewide — From Tweed Heads to Albury, we’ve got you covered.
- Industry insight — we understand the pressures of the transport industry
What to Expect
We aim to minimise fines, prevent licence loss and protect your right to work.
Free Initial Consultation
We review your charge or notice and explain your options.
Tailored Strategy
We identify possible defences or ways to reduce penalties.
Strong court representation
We handle all court appearances and negotiations.
Have you received an Infringement Notice, NHVR Investigation Letter or Court Attendance Notice?
Frequently Asked Questions
Heavy vehicle offences in NSW are primarily governed by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW), and the Australian Road Rules. These laws cover fatigue management, load restraint, mass and dimension, and driving behaviour offences such as speeding or negligent driving.
Yes. We represent drivers and transport operators in all NSW courts, including regional and remote locations. We frequently appear via video link, so distance is never an issue.
Do not ignore it. These notices often have strict deadlines. Contact us immediately so we can review the documents, explain your options, and protect your rights before the due date.
Yes, many heavy vehicle offences attract automatic licence suspensions or demerit point disqualifications. However, in some cases we can apply for a section 10 non-conviction or lodge an appeal to help you keep your licence.
The Chain of Responsibility holds all parties in the transport supply chain — including operators, schedulers, consignors, and loaders — legally accountable for breaches such as fatigue, load restraint, or mass offences. We represent both drivers and businesses in CoR investigations and prosecutions.
We offer fixed-fee options for many traffic and heavy vehicle matters. During your initial consultation, we’ll provide a clear quote before any work begins — no surprises.
Yes. These are some of the most common matters we handle. We review your records, rest-break compliance, and NHVR data to identify technical or evidentiary issues that may lead to a reduced penalty or dismissal.