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Driving offences

Information about driving, the law, and possible offences.

Careless driving

The police may charge you with careless driving if they believe that you did not drive with the care and attention of a reasonable driver.

Drink driving

It is an offence to drive a motor vehicle if the blood alcohol concentration in your breath is higher than the prescribed amount.

Driving over the speed limit

It is an offence to drive over the speed limit. You may be charged with the offence of excessive speed.

Driving while suspended or disqualified

It is an offence to drive if your licence has been suspended by the court, police, VicRoads or the sheriff.

Drug driving

The police may charge you with an offence of drug driving if they think that you had a drug in your system while you were driving and this has affected your driving.

Unlicensed driving

You may be charged with an offence of unlicensed driving if you drive a car without having a valid licence or permit.

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