Have you been caught driving without a licence in QLD?

Unlicensed driving in QLD can result in considerable penalties. There are different penalties depending on the offence. You might lose your licence for a month or longer.

Did you know that there are mandatory minimum disqualifications if you are caught driving without a licence? They are as follows:

Unlicensed Driving QLD:

• SPER Suspension – 1 month
• Demerit Point Suspension – 6 months
• Disqualified Driving – 2 years

If you’ve received unlicensed driving charges in QLD, call us on either (07) 5554 6622 or 0413 723 107. We’ll have a free initial phone consultation, taking you through the details of your situation. Then, if you choose, one of our traffic law experts can represent you in Court.

We’re able to represent you in any Queensland Court.

An alcohol interlock device tests your breath before you can start your car. You may need to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to your car in a range of situations.

Did you know that if you have been convicted of a drink driving offence over 0.150% OR driving under the influence of liquour OR Failing to supply specimen OR Dangerous driving whilst affected by alcohol OR if it is your second drink driving offence within 5 years, then you will have to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to your vehicle for 12 months AFTER your disqualification finishes. The cost of the interlock device is around $2,000.00.

If you want to learn more, contact us for a free initial consultation. We can chat with you about your circumstances.

Have you been charged with a driving offence in Queensland?

Then, it’s a really good idea to do the Gold Coast Traffic Offenders Program. The program runs in a location near the Nerang Train Station. The course goes for about an hour and a half each Tuesday night. To complete the full traffic offenders program, you can attend for five weeks.

The cost of the program is $150.00 for five weeks. You receive a certificate when you’ve completed the full course.

The team at Brooke Winter Solicitors highly recommends this program.

Contact us for more details, or to register for the course.

Do you need a restricted driving licence for work?

Did you know that to be eligible for a restricted work licence (for a drink driving offence), the following conditions MUST apply:

1. The reading must be below 0.150%;
2. You must not have been driving for work purposes at the time of the incident;
3. You must be the current holder of a Queensland Drivers Licence;
4. You must not have had any disqualifications or suspensions on your licence in the last 5 years.

The court must be then satisfied that you are a fit and proper person to be the holder of a licence AND that if you were to lose your licence then you would be placed in a position of extreme financial hardship.

If you need to apply for a restricted work licence or another kind of restricted driving licence, it’s a good idea to seek legal advice. To learn more about your options, contact us for a free initial consultation.

Drink Driving Penalties QLD

Have you been charged with drink driving in QLD?

Did you know that there is mandatory sentencing in Queensland for drink driving offences?

This means that the Courts MUST disqualify your drivers licence if you are convicted of any drink driving offence, no matter what the reading. If the reading is over 0.100% then the police will suspend your licence immediately.

If the reading is over 0.150% then you are prohibited from making a work licence application.

The court has no discretion not to disqualify the licence of a person that is convicted of a drink driving offence in Queensland.

If you have been charged with a drink driving offence in Queensland, it’s a good idea to seek legal advice.

Get in touch with us for a free initial consultation. We can assist you to understand your circumstances and your options.