Driving While Disqualified QLD (Brisbane & Gold Coast).

Achieve the best possible outcome in your disqualified driving matter with the professional defence and personal guidance of Donnelly Law Group. Keeping a clean criminal record helps you avoid complications when applying for jobs, travel visas, child adoption, legal aid and certain types of insurance. Our specialist traffic lawyers can defend you against all disqualified driving charges before the Magistrates Court in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and all over regional Queensland.
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Defending Disqualified Drivers and Restoring Livelihoods.

Put your worries to rest knowing you are defended by Donnelly Law Group – specialist traffic lawyers with 50+ years of combined experience fighting disqualified driving charges in Queensland.

On a daily basis, we help people attain the best possible outcome in their disqualified driving matters – helping them win back their licence and livelihood sooner. Whether you were caught driving whilst disqualified due to a court order, demerit points, or excessive speeding, we can help you get back on the road as soon as possible.

Our traffic lawyers have built a proven track record by combining personal support with legal expertise. We get to know you personally so that we can provide advice on the practical steps and driver programs you need to undertake for a winning chance in court. This relationship also gives us the insight we need to tailor your personalised defence strategy – one that takes full advantage of your case’s unique evidence and mitigating factors for the best possible result.

See Unlicensed and Suspended Driving for more information on those driving offences.

Our Lawyers Specialise in Disqualified Driving Offences

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Our Legal Strategy in Disqualified Driving Matters.

The traffic lawyers at Donnelly Law Group are experts in disqualified driving offences and use a two-pronged approach to achieve the best possible outcome in these serious matters.

Firstly, we expertly analyse the evidence in your case (including the reason for your disqualification, your reason for driving and more). We also scrutinise whether you were made properly aware of your disqualification by the authorities (e.g. the Department of Transport and Main Roads). Any one piece of evidence may give rise to a legal defence and help us tailor a winning strategy.

Secondly, our specialist traffic lawyers get to know you and your circumstances through open and honest conversation. In some cases, we may arrange for you to undertake practical measures and driver programs that benefit your defence. This helps us prove to the magistrate that you are unlikely to offend again and should therefore receive a more favourable outcome.

By using a combined approach of legal strategy and rehabilitation, Donnelly Law Group can help you attain the best possible result in court and restore your livelihood as quickly as possible.

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Our Personal Support System in Disqualified Driving Matters.

Donnelly Law Group understands how stressful and embarrassing it can be to be charged with disqualified driving. We make this turbulent period in your life as easy and stress-free as possible with our personal support system.

Our traffic lawyers ensure that you are kept up to date throughout the entire legal process with regular and clear communication. Should you have any questions, we are always here to provide answers and guidance. Plus, we will supply you with step-by-step guides on the role you will play in the process.

The personal support we offer also plays a vital part in shaping your legal defence. Should you want to plead guilty, our disqualified driving lawyers will help you arrange any practical measures and traffic programs necessary to prove to the magistrate that you are unlikely to offend again. This also helps us demonstrate to the court how crucial your licence is to your career, family and future.

We genuinely care and want to attain the best possible outcome for you – both in the courtroom and in your personal life.

FAQs.

If the police pull you over, you must comply if they ask for your name and address, driver’s licence and a drug or alcohol test. It is an offence if you refuse to comply with these requests.

You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any further questions from the police, make any statements or participate in a police interview.

Immediately contact Donnelly Law Group at the first opportunity. One of our lawyers or trained support staff will discuss your options and explain how to achieve the best possible outcome.

Having defended and witnessed thousands of disqualified driving matters in Queensland, it is apparent that defendants achieve the best outcome when they are represented by a lawyer who specialises in disqualified driving offences.

Our traffic lawyers understand the legal defences and mitigating factors the court is looking for when deciding the outcome and sentence in your matter. We are experts at preparing your case and presenting these factors to the magistrate so that you attain the best possible result.

People who do not engage the help of a specialist disqualified driving lawyer often fail to present these mitigating factors to the court and suffer heavier penalties as a consequence.

Donnelly Law Group’s expert team of traffic lawyers will research, strategise and prepare your case for you. We will then represent you in court and methodically argue your defence in order to attain the best possible outcome.

In Queensland, disqualified driving offences appear under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995.

In Queensland, disqualified driving offences carry criminal penalties and mandatory disqualification periods.

OffenceMaximum FineMaximum Prison SentenceMandatory Disqualification Period
Driving While Disqualified by Court Order60 penalty units18 months2-5 years
Driving While Disqualified Due to Demerit Points40 penalty units12 months6 months
Driving While Disqualified Due to Excessive Speed (40km/h Over)40 penalty units12 months6 months
Driving While Immediately Disqualified (e.g. after drink or drug driving)40 penalty units12 months2-5 years

The magistrate takes into account the driver’s criminal history and driving history when determining the fine or prison sentence for a disqualified driving offence. Drivers who commit repeat offences (e.g. 2nd or 3rd time disqualified driving) face higher penalties (i.e. prison).

Contact Donnelly Law Group today so that we can discuss your charges and circumstances and explain the likely outcomes.

Note that the value of a penalty unit does change occasionally in line with the government’s indexation policy. You can find the current dollar value of a penalty unit here to calculate the maximum fine for each disqualified driving offence.

If you are convicted of disqualified driving, you cannot apply for a restricted licence (i.e. a work licence).

Yes, there are legal defences available in disqualified driving matters in Queensland.

One potential defence is honest and reasonable mistake (i.e. you were unaware at the time of driving that you were disqualified).

Donnelly Law Group’s specialist traffic lawyers will assess the evidence and circumstances in your case when determining whether any legal defences may apply.

A lot of people believe that they cannot afford to hire an expert traffic lawyer. But at Donnelly Law Group, we ensure that our legal fees are affordable so that everyone can access high-quality legal representation in Queensland.

We will provide you with a fixed quote after your free initial consultation. A fixed fee ensures that you have total transparency over costs and won’t receive any surprising invoices.

Contact Donnelly Law Group today to book your free consultation and receive a fixed quote.

See our page on Legal Fees for more information on payment plans and options.

Donnelly Law Group regularly represents people living all over the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland (including Toowoomba, Noosa, Maroochydore, Cairns, Townsville, Rainbow Beach, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and more.)

We can hold meetings with our regional clients over the phone, via video conference or in person. Our lawyers travel to courts all over Queensland to represent locals in criminal, traffic, drink driving and domestic violence matters and bail applications.

It can be difficult to find high-quality legal representation in regional Queensland. Do not hesitate to contact Donnelly Law Group for the best possible outcome in your matter.

What Our Clients Say.

Donnelly Law Group and in particular, DD Lawyers did a fantastic job with my case. They handled everything and made a trying time quite seamless. I was facing a high-range charge which ended up being reduced to a low-range with minimal time and charge. I highly recommend this awesome team if you’re in need of representation.


CAL38

Gold Coast

I highly recommend Chris Blaine and Donnelly Law Group for anyone in need of legal representation. From the very beginning Chris was able to communicate the intricacies of the law in a clear and concise manner that instilled confidence that I was in very capable hands. Throughout my case Chris kept me involved and informed at every stage. Chris was professional but more than that he showed a sincere interest in my wellbeing. Thanks to Chris I achieved a result that exceeded my expectations and I could not have asked for a better advocate throughout the process. I would not hesitate to call on Chris again I have any need for legal services.


The Geraghty Family

I couldn't be more grateful for the outstanding legal representation I received from Hayden and his team. I was facing serious drink driving charges, but they managed to get all charges dropped. Their dedication and commitment to my case truly went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Hayden to anyone in need of exceptional legal support. Thank you for your expertise and unwavering support during a challenging time.


Paul Maka

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