Drive while unlicensed

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The Maximum penalty under subsection (1) is 20 penalty units. Under subsection (2), the maximum penalty is (a) 20 penalty units for a first offender; or for a repeat offender, 30 penalty units, imprisonment for 18 months or both.

No# of Cases	8746
Section 10 Dismissal	791
Section 10 Bond	539
Section 10A	136
Fine	6459
Good Behaviour Bond	589
Suspend Sentence	79
Community Service Order	108
Periodic Detention	10
Gaol Including Home Detention	35

Penalties the court can impose for driving while unlicenced

What the Police must prove – Driving While Unlicensed

In order for the Police to prove their case at Court, they must prove each of the following matters beyond a reasonable doubt.

The person, or a person employed or permitted by you, was driving
Without a license.
Whilst not exempted

It will be necessary for the Police in every offence to prove that the accused was the person who committed the offence.

The Law – Drive While Unlicensed Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999-Section 25 states:

(1) A person must not, unless exempted by the regulations:

(a) drive a motor vehicle on any road or road related area without being licensed for that purpose, or

(b) employ or permit any person not so licensed to drive a motor vehicle on any road or road related area.

(2) A person who has never been licensed must not, unless exempted by the regulations, drive a motor vehicle on any road or road related area without being licensed for that purpose.