Special Hardship Order

Losing your driver licence can have a significant impact on your ability to work, support your family and manage everyday responsibilities. In Queensland, a Special Hardship Order may allow eligible drivers to continue driving under specific conditions during a period of licence suspension.

A Special Hardship Order is a court order available in certain circumstances, including where a driver’s licence has been suspended due to accumulating demerit points during a good behaviour period or for committing a high-speed driving offence (driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit).

To be granted a Special Hardship Order, you must satisfy the court that refusing the application would cause extreme hardship by affecting your ability to earn a living, or severe and unusual hardship to you or your family for other reasons. The court will also consider whether you are a fit and proper person to continue driving and whether allowing you to drive would be safe for other road users.

At Armstrong Legal, our experienced Queensland traffic lawyers can assist with Special Hardship Order applications. We can help prepare your application, gather supporting evidence, and represent you in court to help present the strongest possible case.

If your Queensland driver licence has been suspended and you believe you may be eligible for a Special Hardship Order, contact Armstrong Legal today for expert legal advice and representation.