In Victoria, driving while disqualified is prohibited on all Australian roads under the Road Safety Act of 1986. The maximum penalty for driving whilst your driver’s licence is disqualified is 2 years’ imprisonment or 240 penalty units, or both. That being said, it’s quite rare for the maximum penalty to be given out. If you
The roadside tests can identify only the following illegal substances – THC, methamphetamine (found in crystal meth, ice, and speed), and MDMA. There are specific legal defences against charges of drug driving, so it is advisable to speak with experienced drug driving and drug trafficking lawyers in Melbourne about your options. In Victoria, it is
In Victoria, you can be charged if you refuse a saliva sample. It’s an offence to refuse to comply with a request to provide a sample of oral fluid when lawfully requested to do so by a police officer. Refusal can result in heavy fines and loss of licence, with even harsher penalties for repeat
In Victoria, police have the power to require a person to take part in a preliminary breath test. It is a criminal offence to refuse to submit to a breathalyser test. Roadside breath tests are required by law in Australia, where it is legal for police to stop any driver. You do, however, have the
The law sets a clear blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Victoria. Individuals found guilty of exceeding this limit risk heavy fines, licence revocation, or compulsory behaviour change programs, among other legal consequences. The legal limit for driving under the influence in Victoria is a BAC of 0.05. This limit provides a standard
Victoria’s drink-driving laws are some of the toughest in Australia. If you are caught drunk driving in another state with a licence from Victoria, you will face the same punishments as if the crime happened in Victoria. These offences come with heavy fines, time limits on your ability to drive, and, in the worst cases,
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