Drug driving charges can result in significant penalties including fines, licence disqualification and even imprisonment. These charges can also affect your criminal record. Contact Assurance Legal today to understand your options and work towards the best possible outcome.

• It is an offence to drive with an illicit drug in your system, particularly to the extent that you no longer have the ability to have proper control of your vehicle.
• Drug-driving can include driving while taking certain prescribed medication
• Police have the power to direct you to provide a sample of your saliva for drug analysis
• Possible Defences – Road Traffic Act s 64AB(8)
• Drug was administered by, or prescribed by, a doctor for therapeutic use
• If a packaged drug, the label did not specify that the user would not be able to drive a motor vehicle
• Accused was not aware, and could not have been aware, that the drug was likely to result in them being in a condition that was inconsistent with being able to drive a motor vehicle
• This is a serious charge and penalties can include imprisonment. To help you get the best outcome in your circumstances, contact Assurance Legal today.

• It is an offence to drive or attempt to drive with a prescribed illicit drug in your oral fluid or blood
• Possible penalties range from fines to driver’s licence disqualifications. Even though it is a traffic offence under the RTA, a conviction will still show up on a Police Clearance. Contact Assurance Legal today to discuss the possibility that you may achieve a spent conviction order.