Drive Motor Vehicle During Disqualification Period
Under section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013, a person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road if their license has been disqualified, suspended, or cancelled.
Maximum penalty for unrestricted drivers driving Class A motor vehicles:
| Offence | Infringement Notice | Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by Local Court | Automatic/Mandatory Licence Disqualification |
| Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (first offence) | Not applicable | 6 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine | Automatic: 6 months
Minimum: 3 months |
| Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (second offence +) | Not applicable | 12 months imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine | Automatic: 12 months
Minimum: 6 months |
| Drive motor vehicle during suspension period (first offence) | Not applicable | 6 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine | Automatic: 6 months
Minimum: 3 months |
| Drive motor vehicle during suspension period (second offence +) | Not applicable | 12 months imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine | Automatic: 12 months
Minimum: 6 months |
| Drive whilst licence cancelled/refused (first offence) | Not applicable | 6 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine | Automatic: 6 months
Minimum: 3 months |
| Drive whilst licence cancelled/refused (second offence +) | Not applicable | 12 months imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine | Automatic: 12 months
Minimum: 6 months |