In the event that you test positive for drugs while driving,
or endeavoring to drive a vehicle, you will be punished.
DRIVING WITH ILLICIT DRUG IN ORAL FLUID OR BLOOD (segment
47BA of the Road Traffic Act 1961);
In the first place offence $600
reparation charge + $60; and 4 negative mark focuses OR Court punishment – a
fine of at the very least $900 and not more than $1300; and 4 fault focuses
Second offence Court
punishment – a fine of at the very least $1100 and not more than $1600; and4
bad mark focuses; and License preclusion - at the very least a half year
Third offence Court
punishment – a fine of at the very least $1,500 and not more than $2,200; and 4
bad mark focuses; and License exclusion - at the very least a year
Consequent offences Court
punishment – a fine of at the very least $1,500 and not more than $2,200; and 4
negative mark focuses; and License preclusion - at the very least 2 years
Penalites additionally apply to drivers who decline or
neglect to attempt a medication screening test, oral liquid investigation or
blood test when required to do as such by a cop.
REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO UNDERTAKE A DRUG SCREENING TEST, ORAL
FLUID ANALYSIS OR BLOOD TEST
Initially offence Court
punishment – a fine of at least $900 and not more than $1,300; and 6 bad mark
focuses; and License preclusion – at least a half year
Ensuing offences Court
punishment – a fine of at least $1,500 and not more than $2,200; and 4 bad mark
focuses; and License preclusion - at the very least 2 years
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