Work Licence vs Special Hardship Order — Which One Applies to You?
If you’ve lost your licence, or you’re about to, the first question is usually: can I get some kind of licence to keep driving? In Queensland there are two very different options — a work licence and a special hardship order — and which one applies depends entirely on why you’re losing your licence. Here’s the difference in plain English.
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Licence Application in Queensland?
If you’ve recently faced traffic law charges or traffic offence in Queensland and are concerned about losing your licence, you may be considering applying for a work licence or special hardship licence in Queensland. These licences can be essential for maintaining your livelihood, but the process of obtaining one can be complex and fraught with legal pitfalls. The question then arises: should you get a lawyer for your application? The short answer is yes, and here’s why.
Limited Licence in Queensland
“Limited licence” is an older, commonly-used name for the two ways to keep driving after a disqualification or suspension in Queensland: a work licence (a restricted licence for work) and a special hardship order. Both still exist — “limited licence” is just the informal term many people still use for them.
Interlocks and Work Licences
If you need to apply for a work licence will you need to install an interlock? and what happens if you need a work licence but cannot install an interlock?
Should I Apply for a Work Licence or Just Take the Disqualification?
Deciding whether or not to pursue a work licence is a question that a person charged with drink or drug driving needs to ponder when they commence their matter.
This article is not going to comprehensively cover work licences, we have a detailed article on that topic here. In short, a work licence is a type of restricted licence that a person applies for to allow them to continue to drive for a specified purpose whilst their licence is disqualified for certain drink or drug driving offences.
Restricted Licences for Disability Support Workers
This is the first article in a series focussing on the specific requirements and considerations for different occupations. This article will examine some of the specific requirements that face NDIS and disability support workers and making applications for restricted licences.
High Range Drink Driving — Can You Get a Work Licence?
If you are charged with high range drink driving in Queensland, you may be wondering if you will be able to get a work licence?
Hardship Licences for Taxi and Ride Share Drivers
In Queensland, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) recognizes that some passenger transport workers may face unexpected and exceptional circumstances that may prevent them from holding a valid driver’s licence. To address this issue, TMR offers a special hardship licence to eligible passenger transport workers who need to continue driving for work purposes despite their licence suspension.
Work Licence Affidavits
If you have found yourself in a position where you are going to lose your licence as a result of a drug driving or low or mid-range drink driving charge (you had a BAC less than 0.15%) tin Queensland hen you may be eligible for a work licence.
The Essential Guide to Obtaining a Work Licence
A work licence (also known as a restricted licence, section 87 licence or day licence) is a special type of licence that may be issued by the court to persons convicted of a low or mid-range range drink driving charge (a BAC reading under .15) or certain drug driving charges in Queensland. A work licence replaces your normal Queensland drivers licence for the period of the disqualification imposed by the court.