Drug Driving Laws Drugs and driving are certainly not a good mix. As well as being illegal, drugs affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. There is a zero tolerance for driving under the influence of a drug, and in Queensland, penalties will apply. Drug Driving Offences in Queensland Taking drugs, or being under … Read more
Drink driving charges are considered serious charges and may implicate you in different ways based on the nature of the offence. If you have been charged with drink driving, one of the following conditions may apply to you: Drink driving: Section 79(1)- No prior charge Section 79 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act … Read more
If your vehicle has been detected speeding by a speed camera, you will receive an infringement notice asking you to either pay a fine in 28 days, attend court or nominate a driver. If the vehicle is registered under two people, the person whose name appears first will receive the notice as the operator of … Read more
What is a work licence? In QLD, a work licence allows you to drive for work purpose despite having been charged with an offence of drink or drug driving (DUI). A work licence may be requested if your work requires you to drive regularly, or it is a necessary condition of your employment, and not … Read more
What is careless driving? Careless driving, or driving without consideration for the safety of road users, is a punishable offence and may attract a penalty of 40 units and/or 6 months imprisonment. According to section 83 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 it is: “Any person who drives a motor vehicle on … Read more
In their first week, the phone detection cameras have caught more than 3,000 offending drivers in New South Wales. One of the offered explanations as to why so many drivers are being caught red-handed is that there aren’t any warning signs being used to warn motorists that there are phone detection cameras ahead, unlike speed … Read more
How many motorists have been caught so far committing this offence? With the approval and implementation of approximately 45 fixed and mobile cameras across New South Wales on December 1, thousands of drivers have been caught using their phone behind the wheel. Over 3,300 offending motorists have been caught illegally using their mobile phone across … Read more
What is the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program? Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program is a technology employed to deter drivers with a record of drink driving from starting or driving their vehicles without a mandatory breath check. A device called ‘Alcohol Ignition Interlock’ is installed to the ignition system of the vehicle, which requires the driver to … Read more
If you have allegedly committed a traffic offence, you may have your driver licence suspended. There are different types of suspensions, all with different reasons for the suspension occurring. Regardless of the type of suspension or why you have received it, it is illegal to drive on Queensland roads if driver licence is disqualified or suspended. … Read more
Is drink driving a sackable offence? A driver’s licence is a privilege that is often taken for granted by families and individuals, and loosing it can result in many repercussions. For many, it enables them to get to and from work, university and school, and for others, it is a critical critical aspect in their … Read more