DRINK DRIVING/DRUG DRIVING CHARGES IN QUEENSLAND
Drink & Drug Driving Lawyers in Cairns
Facing a drink or drug driving charge in Cairns can feel overwhelming, with the risk of losing your licence affecting your work, family, and independence. The Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) sets out strict rules to protect the community and reduce the dangers of impaired driving. These laws are designed to deter unsafe behaviour, but the penalties — from fines and disqualification to possible imprisonment — can be life changing.
At Coral Coast Law, we provide clear advice and strong representation to help you understand your position, protect your rights, and move forward with confidence.
We represent clients in drink and drug driving matters throughout Queensland, including in the Cairns Magistrates Court.
Drink and Drug Driving Charges may Include:
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Drink driving is operating a motor vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit. BAC limits in effect the terms of suspension and other penalties.
Drug driving is operating a motor vehicle with certain drugs in your system, or while impaired by drugs. Queensland has zero tolerance for driving with a “relevant drug” present.
An alcohol interlock is a breath testing device fitted to your vehicle’s ignition. You must provide a zero alcohol breath sample before the car will start. Random re tests may also be required while driving.
Traffic and Licencing Charges in Cairns may Include:
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A Work Licence (also called a restricted licence or section 87 licence) allows you to keep driving for work purposes after being disqualified for certain drink or drug driving offences.
Unlicensed driving means operating a motor vehicle on a road without holding a valid driver licence, such as expired licence, incorrect class of licence for the vehicle, or licence suspension.
Driving while disqualified means operating a motor vehicle after a court has formally disqualified you from holding or obtaining a licence. This is different from being “unlicensed” (e.g. expired licence or never held one).
Dangerous Driving means driving at a speed or in a way that is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances, including the road, traffic, vehicle condition, and whether you were affected by alcohol or drugs.
