It is evident that the Queensland police have the power to perform random roadside breath and saliva tests to ascertain whether a person had been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, did you know that the police also have the authority to conduct blood tests in some circumstances to be able to … Continue reading Refusing a Blood Test in Queensland
WHAT ARE MY DUTIES AS A DRIVER? The driver of any vehicle that has been involved in a traffic accident that has caused injury to any person or damage to any property has the responsibility of stopping at the scene and providing their name and address to certain people. The driver is required to remain … Continue reading Duties of a Driver Involved in a Traffic Accident
Double Demerit Points It is a common misconception that all offences during holiday periods will attract double demerit points. In Queensland, double demerit points apply at any time of the year for repeat offenders for certain types of offences. They do not apply only for holidays periods. If you repeatedly commit a specific type of … Continue reading Double Demerit Points – When do they Apply?
You are allowed to drive in Queensland if you have a valid interstate licence, as long as you have not also been issued a Queensland licence. In this case, you must drive with your Queensland licence with you. When operating a vehicle in Queensland with an interstate licence, you must: Only drive the motor vehicle … Continue reading Can I drive in Queensland with an Interstate Licence?
Demerit Points System Any person who commits a traffic offence in Australia, faces the risk of demerit points being applied and recorded on your traffic history. In Queensland, drivers do not lose points if we commit a traffic offence. As an alternative, drivers start with zero points, and whenever an individual commits a traffic offence, … Continue reading Demerit Points – How does it work in Queensland?
