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.