Good behaviour licence When the holder of a licence is convicted of enough offences to constitute a certain number of demerit points within a certain time, the licence may be suspended reg 79 Licensing Regulation : for an open licence—12 points within three years equals three months suspension longer periods apply if more than 15 points for a provisional or learner licence—four points within one year equals three months suspension. Breaching a good behaviour licence If during the one-year good behaviour period the person has two or more demerit points allocated, then the Transport Department must give a notice to the person suspending the licence for double the previous suspension period and advising of the right to apply for a special hardship order regs 79 8 , 79 6 Licensing Regulation.
Suspension of licence due to driving at high speed If a person is convicted of speeding more than 40 km per hour over the speed limit a high speed offence , the Transport Department must give a notice to the person suspending the licence for six months commencing on a date at least 21 days after the notice and advising of the right to apply for a special hardship order regs 85—86 Licensing Regulation.
Special hardship orders A person whose licence is suspended due to accumulating two or more demerit points while on a good behaviour licence or due to a high speed offence may apply to a court for a special hardship order allowing them to continue to drive in stated circumstances reg Licensing Regulation. The criteria for an application are similar to, but not identical with, the criteria for a restricted licence or a replacement licence regs , Licensing Regulation : The applicant is a fit and proper person to continue to drive.
The applicant, while unlicensed at any time during the previous five years, was not ineligible to hold a licence because either four or more demerit points were allocated in one year, or the person was convicted of a high speed offence. The applicant was the holder of an open or provisional licence.
Follow Following. Queensland Law Handbook Online Join 87 other followers. Search results Search site Search help ' ' are not allowed in this field Search: tmr. Find out how the demerit points system works in Queensland and find out how to check how many demerit points you have accumulated. You can search for a registration current or expired and check the details by using the registration number or VIN Vehicle Identification Number : only for vehicles made since 1 January You cannot search by chassis, hull identification, or serial identification number.
Double demerit points apply all year round in Queensland, not just during holidays. However what if they already had say 9 demerit points or if you were provisional licence holder then the addition of the 4 demerit points means they have exceeded their allowable amount of demerit points. If that case they be sent a notice to choose and given two choices either;. If they elect a good driving behaviour period then for 12 months they must not commit an offence or offences that exceed 1 demerit point.
If they do commit and offence while on a good driving behaviour period they might be able to apply for a special hardship licence. You can check your demerit point balance using the demerit points online service provided by Queensland Transport. Queensland Transport has a list on their website of all the traffic offences and what demerit points apply.
It can be accessed at www. In Queensland we do not have period where all offences have double demerit points applying e. These include;. We absolutely can. Our firm has conducted thousands of successful special hardship applications. We have the knowledge and experience to give you the best chance of the court granting a special hardship licence.
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Gold Coast. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www. Provisional or Probationary Licence If you have been issued with a provisional or probationary licence P, P1, P2 the limit is 4 points per year. Good Behaviour If you select a 1 year good behaviour period you will be permitted to continue driving. Suspension If you select a 3 month suspension your licence will be suspended for a period of 3 months from the date indicated on your notice, however you may elect to have your suspension commence early.
Fail to Choose If you fail to make a selection within the time provided for your nomination, your licence will be suspended for a period of 3 months. Open Licence If you have been issued with an open licence the limit is 12 points every 3 years. Suspension If you elect a suspension period and have accumulated at least 12, but not more than 15 demerit points your licence will be suspended for a period of 3 months from the date indicated on your notice, however you may elect to have your suspension commence early.
You will not be permitted to drive during this time and your licence will be automatically reinstated at the conclusion of your suspension period; If you elect a suspension period and have accumulated at least 16, but not more than 19 demerit points your licence will be suspended for a period of 4 months from the date indicated on your notice, however you may elect to have your suspension commence early.
You will not be permitted to drive during this time and your licence will be automatically reinstated at the conclusion of your suspension period; If you elect a suspension period and have accumulated 20 or more demerit points your licence will be suspended for a period of 5 months from the date indicated on your notice, however you may elect to have your suspension commence early.
You will not be permitted to drive during this time and your licence will be automatically reinstated at the conclusion of your suspension period; Fail to Choose If you fail to make a selection within the time provided for your nomination, your licence will be suspended for the period of time applicable to the number of demerit points accumulated.
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