Deciding whether or not to pursue a work licence is a question that a person charged with drink or drug driving needs to ponder when they commence their matter. This article is not going to comprehensively cover work licences, we have a detailed article on that topic here. In short, a work licence is a type of restricted licence that a person applies for to allow them to continue to drive for a specified purpose whilst their licence is disqualified for certain drink or drug driving offences. What does the court look at when deciding if to grant a work…

People are obviously familiar with how a someone could be found guilty of drink driving when they are pulled over by the police over the limit. However it is also possible to be found guilty of drink driving even though at the time the police arrived you were not actually driving. This is the offence of drink driving in charge of a motor vehicle. The law Let’s look at the law when it comes to drink driving. The states that a person can be charged with drink driving if they are over the limit and: drives a motor vehicle; or…

Late-night driving restrictions have become a significant aspect of road safety initiatives in various regions, including Queensland. These restrictions are designed to curb the risks associated with young people driving during the late hours when factors like fatigue, reduced visibility, and impaired driving can contribute to accidents. This article delves into the late-night driver restrictions in Queensland. Late Night Driver Restrictions: The Basics Late-night driver restrictions, commonly known as night-time driving curfews, involve limiting driving privileges during specific hours, typically during the night. These curfews aim to reduce the incidence of road accidents and fatalities by targeting times when factors…

The Queensland government has taken significant steps to address the issue of dangerous driving through the implementation of stricter laws targeting group hooning activities. These comprehensive measures, introduced by Mark Ryan, Minister for Police and Corrective Services reflect, they say, Queensland's commitment to road safety while sparking a debate about personal freedoms and government intervention. The new laws are contained in the Summary Offences Act and are called offences associated with hooning offences. They are designed to stop people from conduct that promotes or encourages the commission of hooning offences (including sharing images or films of hooning offences) or the…

Facing a drink driving charge in Queensland can be a daunting experience, potentially leading to severe consequences that impact various aspects of your life. In Queensland, where road safety is a stated priority of the government, it's crucial to understand your rights and responsibilities if you find yourself in such a situation. Drink driving is a serious offence that can have severe consequences for your licence, your finances and your life. If you are arrested for drink driving, you need to know what to do and what not to do to protect your rights and avoid further penalties. Here are…

This is the first article in a series focussing on the specific requirements and considerations for different occupations. This article will examine some of the specific requirements that face NDIS and disability support workers and making applications for restricted licences. Restricted licence types Our office has written extensively work licences and hardship licences on our website. In short, the key differences are applicability; Work licence – a licence type that is only available if a person has committed a drug driving offence or a drink driving offence up to a BAC of .149; Hardship licence – a licence type that…

If you have been convicted of a mid range or high range drink driving offence (or 2 low range drink driving charges in 5 years) in Queensland, you will be required to install an alcohol interlock in your vehicle. However, there are some legal exemptions to this requirement. The following are the legal exemptions to installing an interlock after a drink driving offence in Queensland: You live in a remote location. You live on an island. You have a medical condition that prevents you from providing a breath sample. Your family will experience severe hardship if you are not granted…