Question 1

Can I get a restricted licence after drink driving in Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

You may be eligible if you held a full licence, your blood alcohol concentration was below 0.15, you were not convicted of DUI (impairment-based), you did not refuse a breath test, and you have no prior RSA disqualifications within the last 3 years. Eligibility is assessed under section 19(1A) of the Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970 (Tas).

Question 2

Can I get a restricted licence after drug driving in Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

Drug driving offences have an exception to the learner and provisional licence exclusion. If you were on a full or provisional licence and have no prior disqualifications within 3 years, you may be eligible for a restricted licence.

Question 3

Can I get a restricted licence if I was on my Ps?

Accepted Answer

Provisional licence holders are only excluded from restricted licence eligibility for drink driving offences. For drug driving, speeding, and other non-drink-driving offences, provisional licence holders may still be eligible.

Question 4

Can I get a restricted licence after losing my licence for demerit points?

Accepted Answer

You may be eligible for a restricted licence after a demerit point disqualification, provided you were not offered a Period of Good Behaviour (POGB) that you declined. If a POGB was offered and you chose not to accept it, you are not eligible for a restricted licence under section 18(2) of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 (Tas).

Question 5

What blood alcohol level makes me ineligible for a restricted licence in Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15 or above makes you ineligible for a restricted licence under section 19(1A) of the Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970 (Tas). A reading between 0.05 and 0.149 does not trigger this exclusion.

Question 6

How do I apply for a restricted licence in Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

A restricted licence application is made to the Magistrates Court in Tasmania. You must demonstrate severe and unusual hardship as a result of the disqualification. The Court will consider your specific circumstances, supporting evidence, and the legal requirements under the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 (Tas). It is recommended to seek legal advice before applying.

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