What is the sentence for driving whilst disqualified?

Driving whilst disqualified is a very serious offence and one that carries up to 6 months in prison as well as a further period of disqualification.

What happens when driving while disqualified?

Penalties for driving while disqualified On your first or second conviction for driving while disqualified, you can be jailed for up to three months or fined up to $4,500. You’ll also get an additional disqualification for at least six months.

Do you have to retake your test after a ban?

You will normally not have to retake your test once your ban is spent. However, it is entirely up to the discretion of the court and, in extreme circumstances, your licence can be revoked and you will have to retake your test.

How do you drive while disqualified?

If you have been disqualified from driving, the ban takes immediate effect upon the Courts decision. You will have to reapply to the DVLA to get your licence back after your driving ban period. If you have been caught driving whilst disqualified, speak to a motoring offence lawyer on 01772 220 022 for advice.

What is the offence of driving while disqualified?

The offence of Drive Whilst Disqualified occurs when the police catch you driving after you have been disqualified from driving by a court. This crime is generally taken quite seriously by the courts.

Where did woman get pulled over for driving while disqualified?

The 68-year-old was pulled over when she was driving a Honda City sedan in Leonay in Sydney’s west about 11am Thursday. Police allege the woman was driving while disqualified. She was charged and was scheduled to appear at Penrith Local Court on December 17.

Can a person who is disqualified drive in Victoria?

Pursuant to s 3AE of the Act, a person who holds a valid interstate licence but who has been disqualified in Victoria cannot drive. The Sentencing Advisory Council has released sentencing statistics for people sentenced in the Magistrates’ Court for the offence of drive whilst disqualified for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2012.

What happens if you get a demerit point for driving while disqualified?

There is no associated mandatory licence loss of licence however the court may exercise the general discretion vested in it by s 28 of the Act to suspend or cancel a driver’s licence for such time as it thinks fit. Drive whilst disqualified does not attract a demerit point penalty.

When do you get disqualified from driving a CMV?

If you are convicted of any 2 of these serious traffic offenses within a 3 year period, you will be disqualified from driving a CMV for 60 days. If you are convicted of 3 or more serious traffic offenses within a 3 year period, you will be disqualified from driving a CMV for 120 days. Most of these violations must occur in a CMV to count as a STO.

Can a traffic offense result in a lifetime disqualification?

Most of these violations will result in the disqualification of your commercial driving privilege regardless of the type of vehicle you are driving (CMV and non-CMV). The disqualification period that a major offense carries depends on the offense and the type of vehicle you are driving. Two major offenses result in a lifetime disqualification.

How long can you be disqualified from driving a car?

The length of a disqualification depends on the violation as well as the driver’s record. It can be for a minimum of 60 days or as long as a lifetime. 3. How does a Commercial Driver become disqualified?