Question for Aussies who know the law. (I’ve tried asking this question in all the obvious categories, and got no real answers to my q’s, so thought I’d try this category).
Okay, long story. I only have two points left on my license because of four speeding tickets I’ve had in the last few years. Yesterday, in the mail, I got another ticket on which I lost three more points. This takes my total to minus one, but that shouldn’t come into effect until after I pay the fine, as far as I know.
So, I have a few questions:
1. Is it right that the points won’t be actually lost until the fine is paid? I’m fairly sure, but is anyone 100% certain?
2. Can I pay extra and just use my license for work? I’ve heard that people who have been caught for DUI can do this, so does it also apply to speeding fines?
3. If I get a license that will enable me to go to and from work, will it also enable me to drive while I’m at work? A small part of my job will involve driving people around to different places.
4. I found a bit later on the Legal Aid website that the Dept. of Transport write to people who use up all their points, and offer them either a 3 mth suspension OR a 1 yr good behaviour period. Here’s the website:
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Legal+Inf…
It seems that it’s okay to drive until I get the letter from the Dept. of Transport. Is that correct? Anyone know for sure?
Thanks for any advice/info.!
Thank you for your useful reply, syzygy. It helps me a great deal, but my question was actually directed to Australians who know the law. I have been driving for over 25 yrs without having an accident, and no-one with any brains believes that speeding causes accidents.
Hopefully I’ll get some replies that actually answer my question/s.
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Basically, yes to all of your questions.
1. If it works, you can hang on until you get some of your other points back. You can even pay for an extension of time to pay.
2. Extraordinary licences are available. You cannot apply until, I believe it is, two months after your suspension begins. It is not a question of payment directly. You have to go before a magistrate and plead your case as to why you need the extraordinary licence, so people will pay a lawyer to do this for them.
3. The magistrate will determine the conditions of your licence. It may be for only point-to-point and within specific times, as in home to work and back, or it may allow for certain driving duties whilst at work. You will be required to maintain a log of what driving you do.
4. This is a recent innovation, but it is so. Previously you had a certain timeframe to hand your licence in to a police station once you had paid your last fine – and therefore lost your last points.