Heavy Vehicle Lawyer Penrith
Heavy vehicle lawyer in Penrith, defending transport businesses and drivers across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Former NHVR Senior Prosecutor. More than 10 years of court experience.
We Service Courts in Penrith
Eric appears at Penrith Local Court for heavy vehicle, traffic and SafeWork NSW matters across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Penrith Local Court
64–72 Henry Street, Penrith NSW 2750
Temporary move: from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027, Penrith Local Court sits at Parramatta Courthouse, 12 George Street, Parramatta, while Penrith Courthouse is refurbished.
Penrith Local Court List
The NSW Online Registry publishes a daily list for every court in the state, including Penrith. It covers matters listed over roughly the next three weeks and the past week, so you can check when and where your matter is on.
Search by your name, case number, court location or date. You can also filter by jurisdiction, the presiding officer, or the type of listing, such as a mention, sentence, hearing or trial.
Search the NSW 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 Penrith Courthouse
Practical details for your day at Penrith Local Court, whether it’s your first appearance or a hearing.
Courthouse details
- 64–72 Henry Street, Penrith NSW 2750.
- Penrith Courthouse closes for refurbishment from 21 December 2026 and reopens on 15 March 2027. During the closure, Penrith Local Court matters are heard at Parramatta Courthouse, 12 George Street, Parramatta, and Penrith District Court sits at Katoomba Courthouse from 1 February 2027.
- Court registry: 1300 679 272. The registry counter is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm, and phone enquiries are taken from 8:30am.
- Courtrooms 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1 and 2.2 have audio visual link (AVL) facilities, which the court can use when a person appears by video.
- Penrith District Court sits in the same building and hears appeals from Local Court decisions.
Getting there and on the day
- The courthouse is about a 10-minute walk from Penrith 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.
Your Day at Court
What to bring, what type of court date you have, and what the duty solicitor can and can’t do for you.
What to bring on the day
- Photo ID, such as your driver licence or passport.
- Your court attendance notice or summons. It shows the court, date and time of your matter.
- Any bail paperwork, earlier court orders and the police or NHVR facts sheet, if you have one.
- If you have a lawyer, their name and phone number. Eric is on 0401 937 269.
- If you are pleading guilty or being sentenced: character references, a letter from your treating doctor if relevant, and certificates for any courses you have completed, such as the Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP).
- A pen and notepad. Expect a lot of waiting, so keep the whole day free.
What the duty solicitor does
Legal Aid NSW has a duty solicitor (it calls them duty lawyers) at every Local Court for people who don’t have their own lawyer. The service is free. A duty solicitor can:
- Give you short advice on the day about your matter and what happens next.
- Ask the court for an adjournment, for example so you have time to get legal advice.
- Speak for you in court at a mention, or on a guilty plea if you are eligible for legal aid.
A duty solicitor can’t run a defended hearing for you, and their help is limited to that one day. Representation in court is generally only for people who qualify for legal aid, so a transport business will usually need its own lawyer. If your licence, your job or your business is at stake, brief your own lawyer well before the court date.
Mention, hearing or sentence: what’s the difference?
Many people arrive at their first court date expecting a hearing when it is only a mention. Knowing which one you have tells you what will happen on the day.
A mention
The court checks where the case is up to. The prosecution and the defence tell the magistrate what stage it has reached, and the matter is adjourned to a new date for a set step, such as entering a plea, serving the brief of evidence or setting a hearing date.
Mentions are usually short. No evidence is given and witnesses don’t attend. Most first court dates are mentions.
A hearing
If you plead not guilty, the case is run at a hearing booked in advance. Witnesses give evidence and are cross-examined, and the magistrate decides whether the charge is proved.
Both sides must be ready on the day, and a hearing can take a full day or longer.
A sentence date
If you plead guilty or are found guilty, the magistrate decides the penalty. Sentence can happen on the day you plead guilty or on a later date.
This is when character references, doctor’s letters and course certificates are handed up, so have them ready.
Heavy Vehicle and NHVR Defence in Western Sydney
Penrith sits on the M4 Motorway and the Great Western Highway, the main heavy vehicle route over the Blue Mountains to the Central West. The Penrith area also takes in busy industrial and logistics areas such as Erskine Park, St Marys and Emu Plains. Transport operators, depots and drivers based here deal with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) through roadside checks, audits, notices and investigations.
When one of those matters goes to court, it is often heard at Penrith Local Court. Heavy vehicle and NHVR matters are the core of Eric’s practice. Eric defends transport businesses, directors and drivers at Penrith Local Court and courts across NSW.
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 at Penrith and courts across NSW
Heavy Vehicle Law in Penrith
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
Other Legal Services in Penrith
Eric also acts in traffic and workplace safety matters at Penrith and across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Traffic Law
Drink driving, driving while suspended or disqualified, mobile phone offences, speeding and licence appeals. Protect your licence and your record.
Traffic Law
SafeWork NSW Defence
SafeWork NSW investigations, notices, s155 requests for information and work health and safety (WHS) prosecutions. Eric previously worked at SafeWork NSW as a Principal Lawyer.
SafeWork NSW DefenceHow 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 Penrith
What does a heavy vehicle lawyer in Penrith do?
Eric represents truck drivers and transport businesses facing Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) offences, NHVR investigations and court proceedings in Penrith and across NSW.
Where is Penrith Local Court?
Penrith Local Court is at 64–72 Henry Street, Penrith NSW 2750, about a 10-minute walk from Penrith station. From 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027, its matters are heard at Parramatta Courthouse while Penrith Courthouse is refurbished.
What should I wear to Penrith Local 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 Penrith Local Court?
Bring photo ID, your court attendance notice 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, such as the Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP).
Is my first court date at Penrith Local 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.
Is Penrith Local Court closed for refurbishment?
Yes, for a period. Penrith Courthouse closes for refurbishment from 21 December 2026 and reopens on 15 March 2027. Until 12 March 2027, Penrith Local Court matters are heard at Parramatta Courthouse, 12 George Street, Parramatta. Check your court attendance notice or the NSW court lists for where your matter is listed.
How do I find my matter on the Penrith Local Court list?
Search the NSW Online Registry court lists by your name, case number, court location or date. The list shows the date, time and courtroom for matters listed over roughly the next three weeks.
My depot is in Erskine Park. Will my matter be heard at Penrith?
Not necessarily. The court is shown on your court attendance notice or summons, and it often depends on where the alleged offence happened rather than where your business is based. Eric appears at Penrith and courts across NSW, 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.
Can you help with traffic matters and licence suspensions in Penrith?
Yes. Eric acts in traffic matters at Penrith, including licence appeals, court matters and applications to reduce penalties.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. Eric comes to you. Based in Campbelltown, he meets clients by appointment wherever suits them, such as at Penrith 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, Sutherland, Waverley, Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra and Goulburn.
Need Advice on a Heavy Vehicle Matter in Penrith?
Speak with Eric before you respond. You get clear advice on what’s next.
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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.