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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In
Queensland, Australia
In Queensland, Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under
the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since December 20, 1982. .00 for young drivers and drivers of buses
or heavy vehicles since January 1, 1991
.00 (.02 tolerance) for drivers under 21.
.02 tolerance for drivers of vehicles > 4.5GVMt, and for drivers of buses.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
$1050 ($660.45 US) maximum fine for drivers under 25 and drivers of
specified vehicles for BAC level up to .05. Fines increase with BAC level
up to a maximum of $2,100 ($1,320.90 US) for a BAC of over .15. (See
detail.)
There is an automatic suspension of 24 hours for all BAC levels.
Disqualification of license for 3 to 9 months depending on BAC level.
Possible 3 to 9 months imprisonment depending on BAC level.
Second Or More Offenses
Maximum $1,500 ($943.50 US) fine for BAC between .05 and .15. Fines
increase with BAC level up to a maximum of $2,550 ($1,603.95 US) for
BAC of over .15.
3 months to 2 years disqualification of license depending on BAC level
and number of offenses.
6 to 18 months imprisonment depending on BAC level and number of
offenses.
Notes:
After numerous drink driving offenses, if can be made a condition of
conviction to undergo a rehabilitation course conducted by the
Queensland Corrective Services Commission.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Queensland, Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
There were 760,000 RBT tests in Queensland in 1994-95 for about two
million licensed drivers, a ratio of 38 tests per 100 drivers.
Queensland, Australia
In Queensland, Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under
the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since December 20, 1982. .00 for young drivers and drivers of buses
or heavy vehicles since January 1, 1991
.00 (.02 tolerance) for drivers under 21.
.02 tolerance for drivers of vehicles > 4.5GVMt, and for drivers of buses.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
$1050 ($660.45 US) maximum fine for drivers under 25 and drivers of
specified vehicles for BAC level up to .05. Fines increase with BAC level
up to a maximum of $2,100 ($1,320.90 US) for a BAC of over .15. (See
detail.)
There is an automatic suspension of 24 hours for all BAC levels.
Disqualification of license for 3 to 9 months depending on BAC level.
Possible 3 to 9 months imprisonment depending on BAC level.
Second Or More Offenses
Maximum $1,500 ($943.50 US) fine for BAC between .05 and .15. Fines
increase with BAC level up to a maximum of $2,550 ($1,603.95 US) for
BAC of over .15.
3 months to 2 years disqualification of license depending on BAC level
and number of offenses.
6 to 18 months imprisonment depending on BAC level and number of
offenses.
Notes:
After numerous drink driving offenses, if can be made a condition of
conviction to undergo a rehabilitation course conducted by the
Queensland Corrective Services Commission.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Queensland, Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
There were 760,000 RBT tests in Queensland in 1994-95 for about two
million licensed drivers, a ratio of 38 tests per 100 drivers.
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