Hey guys,
Wanted advice on what to do and what can happen.
Situation:
Had an accident with a parked car
Police was called as the other party didn't believe on my international license
Police took the story and charges were sent on mail
Charges are:
1) the accused on —- road did drive the car carelessly
Road safety act 1986 clause 65
Continuation of charge:
The accused was driving on —- day without being a holder of driving license or a permit authorizing her to drive
Summary of talk with police:
I was driving and was looking at the air conditioning controls and the accident happen
Driving without a license:
Have overseas license but after residency, overseas license is valid for 6 months which I didn't know and no body told me. Even when we got our residency, it was not written anywhere. One has to visit vicroads website for that information
Advice and experience:
Would love to listen from you guys on what would happen, fine or other punishment which I can get
Should I plead guilty or get a lawyer and fight, want this to end as soon as possible
Car is fully insured, what happens to insurance when they find this out
between this happened in victoria