Drug Driving Penalties in Australia



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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