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Traffic offences can impact your licence, employment, and day-to-day life. Our team takes a clear and considered approach, helping clients understand their legal position, prepare for court proceedings, and navigate the process with greater clarity.
Whether you are responding to a first-time offence or a more serious traffic matter, we provide practical guidance and strong representation throughout each stage of the matter.
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If the police have evidence of suspicious or erratic driving, they may stop you to test for drugs and alcohol. They are also able to do a random drug test, similar to a random breath test or a booze bus.
In Queensland the penalties for driving with a relevant drug present are outlined below:
- First offence is fines of up to $2,336, 1 to 9 months licence disqualification, and up to 3 months imprisonment.
- Subsequent offence is fines of up to $2,336, 3 to 12 months of disqualification, and up to 3 months imprisonment.
- Immediate licence suspension for 24 hours.
Driving under the influence:
- First offence is fines up to $4,673, minimum 6 months licence disqualification, and up to 9 months imprisonment.
- Second offence within 5 years is fines up to $9,346, minimum of 1 year licence disqualification, and up to 18 months imprisonment.
- Subsequent offence is higher fines, minimum of 2 years licence disqualification, and mandatory term of imprisonment.
- Immediate licence suspension until your court date.
If you’re wondering if you can refuse a breath test, the answer is no. There are laws in place allowing police officers to randomly stop and breath test people at any time. Refusing to do a breath test can result in tough penalties including, large fines, disqualification of your driver’s licence, and even imprisonment.
This is a serious offence which can see your drivers licence disqualified for a minimum of 2 years, in addition to any existing period of disqualification. Repeat offenders with suspended, disqualified or cancelled licences will likely be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
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