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Driving Disqualification in SA
Updated on Aug 19, 2022 • 2 min read • 263 views • Copy Link
Driving Disqualification in SA
In South Australia, you can have your driver’s licence disqualified for a variety of reasons which include the accumulation of more than 12 demerit points, breaching your licence conditions or for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I have used all my demerit points; what does that mean?

If you are disqualified from driving because of a loss of demerit points you will receive notification in the mail as to when your disqualification will start. You may also be given the option of having a “Good Behaviour Licence” for 12 months. If you receive this option you will have 21 days to advise that you accept, otherwise, your normal disqualification will apply. If you accept the Good Behaviour Licence you will receive notification that you can continue driving. However, if you incur two or more demerit points during this time, you will be disqualified for twice the period you would have been originaly.
When can an immediate loss of licence occur?
If you have been caught drinking driving with a BAC between 0.08 and .149 or speeding excessively, which is 45km/hr or more over the speed limit, you will lose your licence immediately for six months. You will also lose your licence immediately if you refuse a breath, blood or drug test. If you have been caught drunk driving with a BAC of .15 or higher you will be automatically disqualified for 12 months. Demerit points and fines also occur for drinking driving offences, and the Court may impose a higher disqualification period, especially if it is not your first offence.
What happens if I was on my learner’s or provisional licence?
If you were on a learner’s or provisional licence before your disqualification, you will also have to go back a step. So, if you were on your P1 licence you will have to pass another driving test to get your P1 licence back. If you are under 25 you will also have to complete a 90-minute workshop on the high incidences of road accidents involving young drivers, referred to as the “UR Choice” program.

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