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DRINK DRIVING
You will be guilty of an offence if you drive a motor vehicle or boat, or ride a bicycle or horse whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug. It is also an offence for the driver of a vehicle to drink liquor whilst driving the vehicle. A person holding a learners permit or provisional licence must have a blood alcohol reading of zero. For those on an open licence the reading must be less than 0.05. PenaltiesFor a blood alcohol reading between 0.05 and 0.15 penalties can include licence disqualification for up to two years, fines of up to $4,500 and jail terms of up to eighteen months. Penalties are greater for readings over 0.15. Restricted Licences
It is possible in some circumstances for a person who has been convicted of a drink driving offence to be issued with a restricted licence where they require a licence for their occupation. A restricted licence may be granted if: the application is made at the court hearing for the offence; the blood alcohol reading is less than 0.15; the offence was not committed whilst working; the person held an open licence at the time of the offence; there has been no prior conviction for drink driving in the last five years; the person is a fit and proper person to hold a licence; and refusal would cause extreme hardship to the person’s family by depriving the person of the means of earning a livelihood. Queensland Transport 13 2380 |
