Disqualification for certain unauthorised driving offences
205A Disqualification for certain unauthorised driving offences
A person who is convicted of an offence against this Act specified in the Table to this section—
is automatically disqualified from holding a driver licence for the default period of disqualification specified in the Table in respect of that offence, or
if the court that convicts the person thinks fit to order a shorter or longer period of disqualification (but not shorter than the minimum period of disqualification specified in the Table in respect of that offence)—is disqualified from holding a driver licence for the period specified in the order.
Any disqualification under this section is in addition to any penalty imposed for the offence.
Table
Offence
Default period of disqualification
Minimum period of disqualification
1
Section 53(3)—second or subsequent offence (Driver never licensed)
12 months
3 months
2
Section 54(1), (3) or (4)—first offence (Driving while disqualified, suspended or after licence refusal or cancellation)
6 months
3 months
3
Section 54(1), (3) or (4)—second or subsequent offence
12 months
6 months
4
Section 54(5)—first offence (Driving after licence suspended or cancelled for non-payment of fine)
3 months
1 month
5
Section 54(5)—second or subsequent offence
12 months
3 months
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