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Is it an offence to refuse a breath test in QLD? Enquire Now Call – 07 3999 8661 Refusing to provide a breath test in Queensland is a criminal offence. A person who is lawfully required by police to provide a breath test must comply with that requirement. Failure to do so may result in a charge for refusing a breath test. The offence arises from the refusal itself. Proof of alcohol assumption or blood alcohol concentration is not required. Refusal offences are often treated more seriously than low-range drink driving offences. When can police lawfully require a breath test? Police may require a person to provide a breath test in a number of circumstances. This includes when the person

What If A DUI Offence In Australia & What Happens When Charged? Driving under the influence continues to be a prominent issue in our country. You may have heard of the term before but, what is it exactly, and what are the repercussions of doing so here in Australia? Throughout this post, we’ll share everything you need to know. What is driving under the influence? Driving Under Influence (DUI) is when a driver has drugs or an illegal amount of alcohol in their system. It is considered a serious traffic offence here in Queensland. It is important to know that drivers supervising an L-plate driver and those who aren’t physically driving while in a vehicle can still get charged with

Here Are 5 Important Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink and Drive Drink driving is still a prevalent issue here in Australia, many know the dangers yet still take the risk and get behind the wheel after a few too many drinks. It’s simply not worth it, and here are 5 important reasons why. You could hurt someone or yourself Driving while under the influence of alcohol can negatively affect your brain, senses, and your motor function. It impairs your vision, your ability to concentrate and react quickly, and clouds your judgement which encourages risk-taking behaviour. Driving in this condition not only puts your life in danger but also those around you. A seemingly harmless mistake can have life-long consequences that

Road Rules you should be aware of here in Australia  The list of road rules here in Australia is long however, they are put in place to keep us safe on the road. Laws such as sticking to the speed limit, not using your phone while driving and wearing a seatbelt are all common knowledge, but what about some of the not so known road rules? How much do you know about them? Let’s find out! We’ve put together some road rules you may or may not be aware of. Using your horn for any reason other than warning purposes is illegal If you’re like many others, you’ve likely used your horn to alert someone that you’re out the front

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Your Driver’s Licence Has Been Disqualified, What Happens Next? Being charged with a traffic offence can be stressful especially if your licence is disqualified as a result. For drink and drug driving charges, part of your punishment must be a disqualification period. If this is you and your licence has been disqualified, what next? Here we’ll explain what happens after you have been disqualified. When Does My Disqualification Period Commence? Your disqualification period is enforced as soon as the Magistrate formally disqualifies you. If it is your first court date and you wish to adjourn your case, you can do so. This is a good opportunity to seek legal advice and organise the paperwork for a work licence if you

5 Of The Biggest Drink Driving Myths Explained The last thing you want is to have a drink or two and drive under false pretences from something that you were told only to be caught out driving over the limit. Drink driving charges can have serious repercussions, so it’s best to avoid this at all costs.We’ve put together 5 of the biggest drink driving myths in the hopes that you read this and don’t fall into the same trap as many others before you. Myth 1 – One drink an hour will keep you under the limit You may have heard if you only drink one standard drink per hour, you will be fine to drive? This couldn’t be further

The Importance of Having a Lawyer Even When Pleading Guilty Have you been charged with a drink or drug driving offence? If you have decided to plead guilty you may be wondering if there is any point to hiring a lawyer. There can be serious consequences for a guilty charge and it pays to have an experienced lawyer on your side to guide you through the process and to ensure that your penalty places as little impact on your future as possible. Here’s why it’s so important to hire a lawyer even when pleading guilty. Professional advice If you’ve never faced a drink or drug driving charge before, it’s unlikely you’ll have an in-depth understanding of how court proceedings run