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The alcohol interlock program was introduced in Queensland in 2010. The Queensland Government recently introduced changes to the program, which took effect in September 2021, and which apply to anyone who has been convicted of a relevant offence and has been disqualified from driving, with a disqualification period ending on or after 9 September 2021. This article outlines those changes. What is the alcohol interlock program? An alcohol interlock device is a device that is professionally fitted to a vehicle. When fitted, the device requires that the driver blows into the device before the vehicle can be started. It prevents… Read More
Number plates were first introduced in Queensland in 1921. It is now a legal requirement for the registered owner of a vehicle to ensure that current and securely attached number plates are visible on the vehicle. In Queensland, the rules relating to number plates are contained in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2010. This article explains the laws relating to the maintenance and design of number plates in Queensland. Visibility of Number Plates The purpose of number plates is to enable police to identify vehicles that are involved in traffic incidents, speed camera… Read More