QUEENSLAND OFFENCES
EXCESSIVE SPEEDING
If you are caught driving more than 40km/h over the posted speed limit, you will receive an automatic suspension from the Department of Transport and Main Roads for excessive speeding in QLD.
The Penalty
If receiving a penalty notice in the mail, the suspension will automatically be for 6 months. An option to choose a good driving behaviour period is also not available if you are convicted of an excessive speed offence.
In certain cases you may receive a summons to attend court instead of a penalty notice (for example where you have a number of prior offences). In those circumstances, the length of suspension imposed by the Magistrate may exceed 6-months, depending on your history.
Can I Defend The Charge?
If you are pleading guilty to the charge and will lose your licence, you may be eligible for a special hardship licence to allow you to drive for work purposes.
Applying for a special hardship licence must be done before you are convicted and disqualified, if attending at court, or within 21 days of the date the suspension starts if receiving a penalty notice in the mail.
You should speak to us to see what applications may be made on your behalf.