Common Questions
Q: Can I get jail time for ‘minor’ traffic offences?
A: You can be sentenced to actual imprisonment for traffic offences such as drink/drug driving, dangerous driving, unlicensed driving and fail to stop.
Q: What’s the difference between a Special Hardship Licence and Work Licences?
A: Special Hardship Licences are for loss of demerit points and Work Licences are for drink or drug driving.
Q: Can I get a work licence for drink driving?
A: You are eligible to apply for a work licence if your alcohol reading is below 0.15 and you have not lost your licence in the last 5 years.
Q: Will this go on my criminal record?
A: Drink and Drug Driving offences are recorded on your traffic history. However other driving related offences may go on your criminal history.