Heavy Vehicle Lawyer Brisbane
Heavy vehicle lawyer in Brisbane, defending transport businesses and drivers across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Former NHVR Senior Prosecutor. More than 10 years of court experience.
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Eric appears at Brisbane Magistrates Court for heavy vehicle and NHVR matters across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Brisbane Magistrates Court
363 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Brisbane Magistrates Court List
Queensland Courts publishes daily law lists for its courts, including Brisbane Magistrates Court, so you can check when and where your matter is on.
Look for your name to find the time and courtroom. Lists can change, so check again on the morning of your court date.
Search the Queensland court listsWhat the list shows
- The date and time your matter is listed
- Which courtroom it will be heard in
- The type of listing, such as a mention or hearing
Attending Brisbane Courthouse
Practical details for your day at Brisbane Magistrates Court, whether it’s your first appearance or a hearing.
Courthouse details
- 363 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000.
- Court contact details and registry hours are on the Queensland Courts website.
Getting there and on the day
- The courthouse is a few minutes’ walk from Roma Street station.
- Arrive early so you have time to get through security and find your courtroom before your matter is called.
- If Eric is representing you, he will tell you beforehand whether you need to attend and where to meet him on the day.
Getting through security
- Most courts have airport-style security at the entrance. You put your belongings through a scanner and walk through a metal detector, and you may be asked to remove a face covering so you can be identified.
- Firearms, knives and other weapons aren’t allowed. Tools, scissors and other sharp objects, glass bottles and motorbike helmets are held by security and returned when you leave.
- Alcohol isn’t allowed on court premises, and you can’t smoke there.
- Follow the directions of the security officers, and allow extra time for the security queue.
What to wear and how to act in court
- You don’t need a suit, but dress neatly. Avoid thongs, singlets and clothing with offensive slogans, and take off your hat and sunglasses.
- Stand when the magistrate enters or leaves the courtroom, and address the magistrate as “Your Honour”.
- Speak clearly and respectfully, and don’t interrupt anyone while they are speaking.
- Switch your mobile phone off before you go into the courtroom, and don’t eat or drink in court apart from water.
- Taking photos, filming or recording in the courtroom or public areas of the court is not allowed without the court’s permission.
Heavy Vehicle and NHVR Defence in South East Queensland
Brisbane is the centre of South East Queensland’s freight network, with the Port of Brisbane, the Gateway Motorway and the Bruce, Warrego, Cunningham and Pacific highways all feeding heavy vehicles into and out of the city. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is headquartered in Brisbane, and transport operators, depots and drivers here deal with it through roadside checks, audits, notices and investigations.
When one of those matters goes to court, it is often heard at Brisbane Magistrates Court. Heavy vehicle and NHVR matters are the core of Eric’s practice. Eric defends transport businesses, directors and drivers at Brisbane Magistrates Court and courts across NSW and Queensland.
Many NHVR matters are won or lost before court – at the first response, the first request for information and the first strategic decision. Speak with Eric before you respond.
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- Former NHVR Senior Prosecutor
- More than 10 years of court experience
- Acts for drivers through to large transport companies
- Appears in Brisbane and courts across NSW
Heavy Vehicle Law in Brisbane
We focus on heavy vehicle and NHVR defence. Whether you run a fleet or drive for a living, Eric will identify the immediate issues, important deadlines and the information needed to properly assess your position.
For Transport Businesses
NHVR investigations, Chain of Responsibility duties, notices and prosecutions involving operators, directors and managers. Eric deals directly with the regulator or prosecutor so your team can keep the business running.
Transport Business DefenceFor Truck Drivers
Fatigue, work diary, mass and roadside offences that can affect your licence, your job and your income. Get clear advice before you pay a fine or go to court.
Truck Driver DefenceHeavy vehicle matters we handle
- NHVR InvestigationsUnder investigation or asked to attend an interview.
- Notices to ProduceRespond accurately without handing over more than the notice requires.
- Chain of ResponsibilityDuties for businesses and executives who control or influence transport activities.
- Fatigue OffencesWork and rest hours, two-up driving and rest breaks.
- Logbook OffencesWork diary entries, missing records and false or misleading entries.
- Mass OffencesOvermass and axle weight breaches.
- Dimension OffencesOver-height, over-width and over-length vehicles and loads.
- Loading OffencesLoad restraint and unsecured load charges.
Speak With Eric Before You Respond
The first few days of an NHVR matter often shape everything that follows. Businesses and drivers commonly provide more information than a notice legally requires, and that information can later be used as evidence.
Having worked inside the NHVR, Eric understands what investigators look for, how evidence is assessed, when matters escalate and how prosecution cases are prepared.
- You get clear advice on what’s next
- Eric deals directly with the regulator or prosecutor
- Advice throughout the investigation
- Representation in court if your matter proceeds
How It Works
Get in touch
Call Eric or send an enquiry with a short summary and any notice or charge you’ve received.
Eric reviews your matter
Eric will identify the immediate issues, important deadlines and the information needed to properly assess your position.
You get clear advice on what’s next
You’ll understand the allegations, your options and the recommended strategy before making important decisions.
Eric handles it from there
Eric deals directly with the NHVR or prosecutor and represents you in court.
Heavy Vehicle Questions in Brisbane
What does a heavy vehicle lawyer in Brisbane do?
Eric represents truck drivers and transport businesses facing Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) offences, NHVR investigations and court proceedings in Brisbane, across Queensland and NSW.
Where is Brisbane Magistrates Court?
Brisbane Magistrates Court is at 363 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, a few minutes’ walk from Roma Street station.
What should I wear to Brisbane Magistrates Court?
There’s no formal dress code, but dress neatly, as you would for a job interview. You don’t need a suit. Avoid thongs, singlets and clothing with offensive slogans, and take off your hat and sunglasses before you go into the courtroom.
What should I bring to Brisbane Magistrates Court?
Bring photo ID, your notice to appear or summons, any bail paperwork or earlier court orders, and the facts sheet if you have one. If you are pleading guilty or being sentenced, also bring character references, any letter from your treating doctor and certificates for courses you have completed.
Is my first court date at Brisbane Magistrates Court a hearing?
Usually not. Most first court dates are mentions, where the court checks where the case is up to and adjourns it to a new date for the next step, such as entering a plea or setting a hearing date. No evidence is given at a mention. A hearing is only held if you plead not guilty, and it is booked in advance.
How do I find my matter on the Brisbane Magistrates Court list?
Check the Queensland Courts daily law list for Brisbane Magistrates Court. Search for your name to find the time and courtroom.
My depot is in Eagle Farm. Will my matter be heard in Brisbane?
Not necessarily. The court is shown on your notice to appear or summons, and it often depends on where the alleged offence happened rather than where your business is based. Eric appears in Brisbane and at courts across NSW and Queensland, so he can act for you wherever your matter is listed.
I’ve received an NHVR notice. Should I respond straight away?
Don’t ignore it, and don’t rush it. NHVR notices have deadlines, and what you provide can later be used as evidence. Speak with Eric before you respond.
Related reading: What to do if you’re contacted by the NHVR
Can you help a truck driver protect their licence and job?
Yes. Fatigue, work diary and mass offences can affect your licence, accreditation and income. Eric will tell you early what is at stake and what can be done.
Do you act in both Queensland and NSW?
Yes. Eric is based in NSW and appears in heavy vehicle and NHVR matters in both NSW and Queensland, including at Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. Eric comes to you. Based in Campbelltown, he meets clients by appointment wherever suits them, such as at Brisbane court before your hearing, at your depot or business, or by phone or video. If it’s easier, start with a phone call on 0401 937 269.
Heavy Vehicle Lawyer Across Sydney and NSW
Eric also appears at courts across Sydney and NSW, including Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Bankstown, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Hornsby, Manly, Mount Druitt, Penrith, Sutherland, Waverley, Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra and Goulburn.
Need Advice on a Heavy Vehicle Matter in Brisbane?
Speak with Eric before you respond. You get clear advice on what’s next.
Call Eric 0401 937 269Request a Confidential Consultation
This page is general information only and does not replace legal advice about your specific matter. It was last reviewed in October 2026. The NHVR may update the law, penalties and policies from time to time, so check the NHVR’s official publications at nhvr.gov.au.