Court of Victoria. 2004–05 to 2007–08. Unlicensed driving. This Sentencing Snapshot describes sentencing outcomes1 for the offence of unlicensed driving and details the. Permit) and that licence had not previously been cancelled as a result of offending in Australian jurisdictions, the maximum penalty. Demerit points & offences (VicRoads). Find out how demerit points work and how many you could get for driving offences. Www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/demerit-points-and-offences next Fines and penalties (Department of Justice and Regulation, Victoria). An infringement notice, or fine, is a penalty for breaking the law. Penalties apply to those caught breaking the rules and may include monetary fines, loss of your learner permit or driver licence, or you may be taken to court. Many offences also attract demerit points. Drivers face harsh penalties if they are caught driving while affected by both illicit drugs and alcohol over the legal limit.

Driving Without a Licence Driving unlicensed in Victoria, is an offence. Free Download Lagu Mp3 Ost One Piece We Go. If you drive without a valid licence, you could be fined, be prohibited from applying for a licence for a period of time, and/or ordered to serve a term of imprisonment. The court can also make other types of orders, including vehicle immobilisation or community work. Includes the following categories: • Drivers who never obtained a licence or whose licence has expired • Drivers who have had an existing licence suspended or cancelled • Drivers who have been disqualified from obtaining a licence • Drivers who are in breach of any condition of their licence Driving without a licence is a summary offence, which means it is a less serious criminal offence. Summary offences that involve court hearing are usually heard in the Magistrates’ Court.

Section 18(1)(a) of (Vic) (‘the Act’) says that the licence must be the right type of licence for the motor vehicle being driven. This means it is an offence to drive a type of vehicle if you do not hold the appropriate. Note that if you hold an interstate licence, you will need to convert it to a Victorian licence once you have lived in the state for a continuous period of.

Penalties for Driving Unlicensed in Victoria The penalties for driving without a valid licence can vary depending on several factors; for example, if your licence has lapsed, or if you have been disqualified from holding a licence. You could face a fine of up to around $3,600 and up to 3 months in prison (Section 18(1) of the Act). However, if you have previously held a Victorian licence, an interstate licence, or an International Driving Permit and the licence was not cancelled for road-related reasons in Australia, the penalty could be less severe, with a fine of to $1,470 and a prison term of up to 1 month in prison (Section 18(2) of the Act)). Penalties for Driving Unlicensed While Disqualified or Licence Suspended If you are unlicensed and would have had an alcohol interlock order imposed on you if you had applied for a licence, you could be fined up to $4,400 and serve up to 4 months in prison (Section 18(3) of the Act). The same penalties could apply if you were otherwise disqualified from having a driver licence or had your licence suspended (Section 30(1) of the Act). If it is not the first time you have been caught driving disqualified or after your licence has been suspended, you may be facing a fine of up to around $35,000 and a prison term of up to 2 years (Section 30(1) of the Act). Possible Defences for Driving Unlicensed In some cases, you might be able to raise a defence to a charge of driving unlicensed.