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Driving disqualified

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Written by
Cassie Collier
Criminal Defence Lawyer

Contact Cassie Collier 

03 9351 1455


Driving - Other Traffic Offences - VIC
The Law - Driving disqualified

What the Law states - Driving disqualified


Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 30

Offence to drive while disqualified etc.

30. Offence to drive while disqualified etc.

(1) Subject to section 30AA, a person must not drive a motor vehicle on a highway while the authorisation granted to him or her to do so under this Part is suspended or during a period of disqualification from obtaining such an authorisation.

Maximum Penalty for the charge of Driving disqualified


First offence: 4 months imprisonment or 20 penalty units

Subsequent offence: 1 month - 2 years imprisonment

What the Prosecution must prove - Driving disqualified


1. A person drove a motor vehicle on a highway.

2. The person was suspended or disqualified from driving.

Possible Defences - Driving disqualified


1. Factual dispute.

2. Emergency.

Which court will hear the charge of Driving disqualified



Magistrates' Court
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