Driving while Disqualified - Expert Traffic Lawyers

Your licence can be disqualified by a court when you are convicted for a traffic offence. Driving while disqualified is therefore considered a serious offence, because by driving you are disobeying a court order.

Will I get a criminal record?

In short, a conviction for driving with a disqualified licence will appear on your criminal record.

However, a conviction can be avoided if you receive a conditional release order without conviction. The court will consider a range of factors before imposing this sentence. For example:

The circumstances of the offence
Your criminal history
Your traffic history
And your personal circumstances.

Will I lose my licence?

A period of disqualification will be given, if you are convicted.

Generally, the automatic disqualification period will apply. However, certain factors can reduce this period. For example, your need for a licence or completion of the Traffic Offenders Program. However, the disqualification can’t be less than the minimum period.

Penalty for Driving whilst Disqualified

The maximum penalties vary depending on whether the charge is a first offence, or a second or subsequent offence. However, a conditional release order or a community corrections order are common for this charge.

First offence

Maximum fine of $3,300
Maximum term of imprisonment of 6 months
Automatic disqualification period of 6 months
Minimum disqualification period of 3 months

Second or subsequent offence

Maximum fine of $5,500
Maximum term of imprisonment of 12 months
Automatic disqualification period of 12 months
Minimum disqualification period of 6 months

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