In NSW, it is an
offence to drive a motor vehicle while your licence is suspended, cancelled, or
disqualified. The penalty which a person may face is subject to whether the
offence which they have committed is a first offence or a second or subsequent
offence.
First offence- Driving While Disqualified,
suspended or after licence refusal or cancellation– (section
54(1), (3) or (4) of the Road Transport Act 2013:
A person s driver s licence can be suspended for
accumulation of demerit points etc. A person s Driver licence will be
disqualified by the Court if the court convicts the person for an offence which
carries a period of licence disqualification for offences such as Drink Driving
or Dangerous Driving Offences (and many more).
A person who drives a motor vehicle whilst suspended or
disqualified from holding a valid driver s licence will be guilty of an offence
per the Act. The maximum fine you could receive for driving whilst
disqualified, suspended or after licence refusal or cancellation is a fine of
$3,300 with either a default (or Automatic) period of disqualification for 6
months or a minimum period of disqualification for 3 months. The maximum term
of imprisonment is 6 months.
Second or subsequent offence- Driving While
Disqualified, suspended or after licence refusal or cancellation–
(section 54(1), (3) or (4) of the Road Transport Act 2013: Second or
subsequent offences are treated very seriously by the courts, and it could
result in fines up to $5,500 with the default (or Automatic) Disqualification
being 12 months with a minimum Disqualification period of 6 months and it could
even result with a Maximum Term of Imprisonment of up to 12 months.
It’s important to note that traffic laws can change over
time, so it’s always recommended to seek legal advice to obtain the most
accurate and up to date information regarding your situation.
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*This article correctly
reflects the Laws of NSW as at 6th November
2023.
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