Queensland’s Dangerous Driving: What the Latest Amendments Mean

Many people do not realise that posting footage of dangerous driving on social media is now a separate criminal offence. Queensland’s dangerous driving laws changed significantly in August 2024, and most people haven’t caught up. The Queensland Community Safety Act 2024 introduced major amendments to section 328A of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld), created two… Continue reading Queensland’s Dangerous Driving: What the Latest Amendments Mean

High-Range Drink Driving: How Police Prove the Driving and Use Scene Admissions

High-range drink driving in a night precinct: a first-offence matter resolved with a six-month ban and no recorded conviction. The entertainment precincts along the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and their surrounds, are among the most heavily policed areas in Queensland on weekend nights. CCTV networks, taxi supervisors, and foot patrols work in combination. A… Continue reading High-Range Drink Driving: How Police Prove the Driving and Use Scene Admissions

High-Range Drink Driving in an Airport Car Park: How Section 79 Applies

High-range drink driving in an airport car park: a first-offence matter resolved without a recorded conviction. Car parks are not public roads, but they are not outside Queensland’s drink driving laws either. A charge of driving under the influence of liquor can be laid in any place where a vehicle is operated, including a private… Continue reading High-Range Drink Driving in an Airport Car Park: How Section 79 Applies

Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland

Losing your licence can turn everyday life upside down, especially if you rely on driving for work or family commitments. Depending on why you are off the road and how long you have already served, Queensland law may let you shorten or even lift your disqualification. Below is a clear guide to the main rules… Continue reading Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland