Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203:clause:1_44m
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00203
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 44M
Character Range: 560825–561951

44M  Suspension or disqualification following charge with major driving offence
 (1) If a person who holds a licence is charged with a major driving offence, the person's licence is suspended during the period:
 (a) beginning when the person is so charged; and
 (b) ending when:
 (i) the charge is withdrawn; or
 (ii) the person is acquitted or convicted of the offence.
 (2) If a person who does not hold a licence is charged with a major driving offence, the person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence during the period:
 (a) beginning when the person is so charged; and
 (b) ending when:
 (i) the charge is withdrawn; or
 (ii) the person is acquitted or convicted of the offence.
 (3) However, subsection (1) or (2) does not apply to a person if:
 (a) the person is charged with an offence against subsection 32(1) (driving under the influence of drink or drugs); and
 (b) the charge does not allege that:
 (i) the person drove or attempted to drive a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of a drug or psychotropic substance; or
 (ii) the person's blood alcohol content fell within the high range PCA.