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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.
Penalties
- For 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.
For more information contact:
Queensland Transport 13 2380
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