The Queensland Government has recently announced a number of significant reforms to Queensland drink-driving laws which will be introduced from the middle of 2011. These laws have been developed following statewide consultions with a number of stakeholders, including experts and the general public. The new initiatives to be introduced are as follows: Immediately suspending a …

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Most people know that if they are caught drink driving in Queensland, they will be disqualified from holding or obtaining a Queensland driver’s licence for a period of time, with the minimum period being one month. What a lot of people don’t realise, however, is that drink driving can result in mandatory prison sentences if …

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On 1 January 2010, changes came into effect regarding how the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (“SPER”) can enforce unpaid fines. SPER is the Queensland government department responsible for handling and enforcing fines issued on behalf of the government, such as parking fines or court fines.

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On 6 August 2010, new alcohol ignition interlock laws were introduced into Queensland. If you have been charged with, or convicted of, a drink driving offence, it is important that you understand how these new laws may impact you. What is an interlock device? An  alcohol ignition interlock is a device that is attached to …

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