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
High range drink driving in Queensland is considered a serious offence. How serious the penalty will be, is dependant on how high your alcohol reading is. Any person found driving a vehicle with an alcohol limit of over 0.15%, will be considered over the high alcohol limit and will be charged with a high-range drink … Continue reading Can I go to Jail for Drink Driving?
Mobile phone laws in Queensland are in place to ensure that yourself and other road users are safe whilst driving. It is illegal to hold a mobile phone in your hand or to have it resting on any part of your body when driving. It applies even if you are stopped in traffic or at … Continue reading Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
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
Queensland is very strict when it comes to drink driving offences, and the laws reflect this. It is important that drivers in Queensland are made aware of what is expected of them regarding the law. Drink driving offences can potentially result in: Large finesLosing your drivers licencePossible termination of employmentImprisonment Drink Driving on Private Property … Continue reading Can I be charged with Drink Driving on Private Property?
