Hornsby Local Court is located at 294 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby NSW 2077. This page provides general information for people whose Court Attendance Notice or current court listing identifies Hornsby Local Court for a drink driving, drug driving or related traffic matter, including local access, preparation and the general Local Court process.
Court at a glance
- Court
- Hornsby Local Court
- Address
- 294 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
- Area
- Hornsby Shire, Sydney’s Upper North Shore and Northern Suburbs
- Before attending
- Check the Court Attendance Notice, current listing and official registry information.
About Hornsby Local Court and the local area
Hornsby Local Court is a NSW Local Court registry in Hornsby Shire, within Sydney’s Upper North Shore and Northern Suburbs. The official NSW Local Court location information records the courthouse address, weekday opening, registry hours of 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, telephone hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Audio Visual Link facilities. Registry arrangements and facilities can change, so confirm current details before relying on them.
Hornsby Shire Council describes Hornsby Town Centre as a major town centre and transport node. Council material refers to connections with Sydney and the Central Coast through local and regional roads and the rail network, as well as the train station, bus interchange, pedestrian links and public parking facilities in the broader town-centre area. These are useful planning facts, but transport services, road conditions and parking availability may change.
Traffic matters and the Local Court process
The NSW Local Court deals with a range of summary criminal and driving-related matters. A Court Attendance Notice and the current official listing control the venue, date and attendance details; this page does not establish that a particular matter will be heard at Hornsby or predict an outcome. General traffic categories may include:
- Prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA): allegations involving alcohol readings above a prescribed limit.
- Driving under the influence (DUI): allegations of driving while affected by alcohol or another substance.
- Prescribed-drug driving: allegations concerning a prohibited drug detected in a driver’s sample.
- Required sample allegation: allegations of refusing or failing to provide a required sample.
- Related licence allegation: associated driving or licence matters identified in the official documents.
For broader information, see NSW DUI offences and NSW drug driving offences. The precise charge and procedure depend on the individual documents.
Preparing for a listed appearance
- Read the Court Attendance Notice and record the named court, date, time, allegations and attendance instructions.
- Keep police documents, licence correspondence, court material and any stated deadlines together.
- Confirm whether the listing is a first mention, plea, sentence or another procedural event by checking current correspondence.
- Allow time to organise any representation enquiry and provide the relevant documents. See the DUI court process and DUI penalties information for general background.
Getting to Hornsby Local Court
The courthouse is on Peats Ferry Road in Hornsby Town Centre. Plan for travel, lawful parking and the walk from the transport or parking area, and allow time for entry procedures and finding the relevant courtroom. Check current council and transport information before travelling.
- Hornsby Town Centre is identified as a major transport node connected by local and regional roads.
- The documented precinct includes a local train station, bus interchange and pedestrian links.
- Public parking is identified in the broader town-centre area; fees, limits, availability and accessibility conditions can change.
For current precinct and access planning information, consult Hornsby Shire Council’s Hornsby Town Centre information.
General information only. This page is educational information about Hornsby Local Court and NSW traffic matters. It is not legal advice, does not assess an individual case, confirm a venue or listing, create a solicitor–client relationship, or predict any court outcome. Court procedures, laws, registry arrangements and online listings can change; rely on official documents and current NSW court information for a particular matter.