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My car or a driving offence

Information about what to do if you have been in a crash or charged with a driving offence.

Car accidents

Find out what to do if you have been in a car accident.

Driving offences

Find out what to do if you have been charged with a driving offence.

Losing your licence

Find out what to do if you have been told your licence is suspended.

Getting your car or number plates back

Find out more about when police can confiscate your number plates, and how to get them back.

Legal Aid NSW services

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If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.

Legal Aid NSW resources

Motor Vehicle Accidents Problem Solver

This guided pathway explains your options for dealing with a car accident after you answer a few questions.

Got a NSW traffic offence problem?

This guided pathway explains your options for dealing with traffic offences after you answer a few questions.

Forms - My car or a driving offence  

This page has the instructions, sample forms and other documents in this topic.

Fines

This topic has information about what to do if you get a fine in NSW.

Other services and resources