BAC limits, drink driving offences, drug driving charges, licence disqualification, and the Work Licence — all explained in plain English so you know exactly where you stand in Queensland.
Select the offence or area of law that applies to your situation in Queensland
Most common QLD drink driving offence. Fine and 1–9 month disqualification for first offenders.
→More serious offence with higher fines and longer disqualification. Interlock may be ordered.
→Most serious BAC range. Largest fines, longest disqualification, interlock mandatory in most cases.
→Learner, provisional, and certain professional licence holders must record 0.00. Any reading is an offence.
→Saliva test detects THC, MDMA, methamphetamine. Presence of relevant drug is an offence — no impairment needed.
→Separate, more serious offence — proven by observable impairment rather than a breath or saliva reading.
→Full breakdown of fines (penalty units), disqualification periods, and interlock requirements by range.
→Which offences trigger mandatory interlock, how the scheme works, and how to get your licence restored.
→Keep driving to work during your disqualification period. Must be applied for at sentencing — strict eligibility rules.
→Minimum and maximum disqualification periods for all drink and drug driving offences — first and repeat offenders.
→Second and subsequent offences — significantly harsher fines, longer bans, and mandatory interlock periods.
→First offences only — repeat offenders face higher penalty units and longer mandatory disqualification
| Offence | Range | Max Fine | Disqualification | Interlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Range (0.05–<0.10) | Low | 14 penalty units ≈ $1,892 |
1–9 months | Not required |
| Mid-Range (0.10–<0.15) | Mid | 40 penalty units ≈ $5,380 |
3–12 months | Possible |
| High-Range (0.15+) | High | 60 penalty units ≈ $8,100 |
6+ months | Mandatory |
| Drug Driving (Presence) | Drug | 14 penalty units ≈ $1,892 |
1–9 months | Not required |
| Driving Under the Influence (DUI) | Serious | 60+ penalty units or imprisonment |
6+ months | Mandatory |
* Penalties are approximate — penalty unit values are adjusted annually. Fines shown are maximums for first offences in the Magistrates Court. Actual outcomes vary by BAC, criminal history, and mitigating factors. This is general information only — not legal advice.
Queensland is one of the only states in Australia with a dedicated Work Licence — a court order that lets you keep driving to and from work during your disqualification period. But it's not automatic, and you must apply for it at the time of sentencing.
To be eligible, you need to meet strict criteria. If your livelihood genuinely depends on your licence, failing to apply — or applying without proper preparation — could mean losing your job and income for months.
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