Special Hardship Order (SHO)
A SHO is a court order which allows you to continue to drive under your Queensland driver’s licence when:
You have received a notice suspending your licence for the accumulation of demerit points; or
You have received a notice suspending your licence for a speeding offence.
A SHO will not be granted if during the last five years:
- your Queensland driver’s licence was suspended or cancelled
- you have previously made a SHO application
- a court has disqualified your licence.
The court must be satisfied that:
- you are a fit and proper person to continue to drive, having regard for the safety of other road users
- the refusal to grant a SHO would cause extreme hardship to you or your family, and be depriving you of your means of earning a living
- severe and unusual hardship to you or your family other than by depriving you of your means of earning a living.
Howden Saggers has offices in Brisbane CBD, Springwood, Inala, and Southport on the Gold Coast. Our initial consultation with you is free. Please contact us regarding your requirements. Alternatively, you can phone us on 1800 Criminal Law either during or after business hours.
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