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IMPAIRED DRIVING

Impaired driving is a major contributor to the Fatal 5.

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You're as likely to crash if your Breath Alcohol Concentration is between .02 and .05.

NOT

TWICE

There are different Blood/Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits depending on the type of licence you hold.

You MUST have a BAC of ZERO if you're a:

LEARNER

P1 LICENCE HOLDER

P2 LICENCE HOLDER

You're allowed to have a BAC of .02% when you're a P2 licence holder.

TRUE

FALSE

Queensland has a zero tolerance policy for driving with any trace of cannabis, speed, ice or ecstasy in your system.

REMEMBER

Always ask your doctor if your medications can affect your ability to drive safely.

Police conduct roadside tests for drugs and alcohol.
These can happen anywhere, any time.

Alcohol can be detected in:

A breath sample
A blood sample.

Drugs can be detected in:

A saliva sample
A blood sample.

If you're caught driving while over the alcohol limit or with drugs in your system you will:

Be disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence for a period of time, decided by the court.

Receive a maximum fine of over $7000. You may also be imprisoned.

This could earn you a criminal record, which may impact your ability to work and travel.

REMEMBER

If you crash your car with drugs present in your system or an illegal BAC, your insurance cover will not apply. You'll have to pay ALL damages.

You'll have to pay damages if you crash your car with drugs in your system.

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ALL

If you plan to drink or use drugs, the safest option is to avoid driving altogether.

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