Queensland Traffic & DUI Law
DUI & Drug Driving Lawyers Across Queensland
A drink or drug driving charge can cost you your licence, your job, and your record. BJH Law defends DUI and traffic offences across Queensland and helps eligible clients keep driving through work licence applications.
What Is at Stake
The Consequences Go Beyond the Fine
Many DUI clients are first-time offenders. A moment of poor judgement does not have to define the next few years of your life, but the penalties for drink and drug driving in Queensland are serious and the disqualification periods are mandatory.
Losing your licence affects your ability to work, support your family, and go about your daily life. In many cases, a work licence or Special Hardship Order can allow you to keep driving for employment purposes while your disqualification is in effect.
For drug driving matters, the testing process itself can be challenged. A positive roadside saliva result does not always translate to a valid court conviction. We examine the procedure followed, the instrument records, and the chain of evidence carefully.
Penalties shown are indicative ranges under Queensland law. Actual outcomes depend on your specific circumstances. Seek legal advice before your court date.
What We Handle
DUI & Traffic Offences We Defend
Drink Driving
Low, mid, and high-range drink driving charges under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act. Penalties scale with BAC level and prior history.
Drug Driving
Driving with a relevant drug present (saliva or blood test positive). Drug driving does not require impairment; presence alone is the offence. We examine the testing procedure carefully.
Dangerous Operation
Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm or death is a serious criminal offence carrying significant terms of imprisonment. We appear in all courts.
Excessive Speed
Hooning, racing, and excessive speeding offences carrying mandatory licence sanctions. We advise on contesting charges and mitigating penalties where the facts support it.
Driving Disqualified
Driving while disqualified or suspended is a criminal charge, not merely a traffic matter. A further conviction extends your disqualification period significantly.
Work Licence Applications
If a disqualification would cause extreme hardship, you may be eligible for a work licence allowing you to drive for employment purposes. We prepare and present these applications.
Special Hardship Orders
A Special Hardship Order may allow you to keep driving under restricted conditions during a suspension period. Strict eligibility criteria apply. We advise on your prospects.
Licence Appeals
Appeals against licence disqualification decisions, suspension periods, and demerit point sanctions in the Magistrates Court and District Court of Queensland.
Keep Driving. Keep Working.
Work Licence Applications
A mandatory disqualification does not always mean you cannot drive at all. Queensland law allows eligible drivers to apply for a work licence that permits driving for employment purposes during a disqualification period.
This is not available in every case, and the eligibility requirements are strict. But for those who qualify, a work licence can be the difference between keeping your job and losing it.
BJH Law prepares and presents work licence applications in the Magistrates Court. We advise honestly on your eligibility before you commit to the application.
Work Licence Eligibility
- The offence must be a first drink or drug driving charge
- Your BAC must be below 0.15% (high range excluded)
- You must hold a Queensland licence at the time of the offence
- You must be able to demonstrate that a licence is essential for your employment
- You must not have held a work licence in the previous 5 years
- The application is made on the same day as your guilty plea
Eligibility is assessed case by case. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
The Process
From Charge to Court: What to Expect
Contact Us Promptly
Court dates for DUI matters arrive quickly. The sooner you get advice, the more time we have to review the evidence, identify any issues, and prepare your best case.
Free Consultation
We review your charge, your BAC or drug reading, your driving history, and your circumstances. You will understand exactly what penalties are likely and what your options are.
Evidence Review
We obtain and scrutinise the evidentiary certificate, testing records, instrument calibration logs, and the procedure followed at the time. Procedural errors can affect the outcome.
Mitigation Strategy
For first-time offenders and those with genuine mitigating circumstances, strong preparation makes a real difference to the penalty. We gather references and build your case.
Court Appearance
We appear with you, present your matter clearly, and make submissions on penalty. Most DUI matters are resolved at the first or second court date.
Work Licence or Hardship Order
Where disqualification is unavoidable, we immediately assess your eligibility for a work licence or Special Hardship Order and make the application at the earliest opportunity.
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DUI Lawyers Across Queensland
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Book a free consultation with BJH Law. We will review your charge, tell you exactly where you stand, and give you the best chance of the outcome you need.