Predatory Driving
Under section 51A of the Crimes Act 1900, it is a criminal offence if the driver of a vehicle who, while in pursuit of or travelling near another vehicle, engages in conduct that causes or threatens an impact involving the other vehicle and intends by that conduct to cause a person in the other vehicle actual bodily harm.
Maximum penalty for unrestricted drivers driving Class A motor vehicles:
| Offence | Infringement Notice | Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by Local Court | Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by the District Court | Automatic/Mandatory Licence Disqualification |
| Predatory Driving (first offence) | Not applicable | 2 years imprisonment and/or $11,000 fine | 5 years imprisonment | Automatic: 3 years
Minimum: 12 months |
| Predatory Driving (second offence +) | Not applicable | 2 years imprisonment and/or $11,000 fine | 5 years imprisonment | Automatic: 5 years Minimum: 2 years |