Drink Driving Mid Range QLD

Any person who drives, operates or is in charge of a motor vehicle while his blood alcohol concentration is higher than 0.10% but not more than 0.15% will be charged and convicted of mid-range drink driving offense in Queensland. To be charged with and convicted of this offense, the type of license is not a consideration. A driver can be a holder of a learner’s, provisional, probationary or open license but if his BAC is higher than 0.10% but lower than 0.15%, he will be charged with and convicted of a mid-range drink driving offense.

The penalties for a mid-range drink driving offense are: disqualification from driving for a period between six to eighteen months, a fine in an amount between P2,200 to P6,600; or imprisonment for a term between 6- 18 months. Upon being arrested, the person’s driver’s license will be immediately and automatically suspended until the date the person appears in court.