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For drivers on learners or provisional licences, the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) permitted is Zero. Anything above this, and you will be fined.

For open licence holders in Queensland, it is an offence to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.05 percent and above.

The standard guide, outlined by police and transport authorities, is:

Men may have up to 2 standard drinks in the first hour and 1 standard drink each hour after that to stay below 0.05 percent BAC.

Women generally can have no more than 1 standard drink in the first and subsequent hours to stay below the legal limit.
This is a guide only. Some people can drink less and still be over the limit.

Always err on the side of caution, and remember the safest BAC is zero.

For further information on DUI click here.

Drugs and Driving

Driving when adversely affected by medication is not an excuse for careless driving. These drivers risk being charged by police for "Driving under the influence of drugs".

The charge is rated the equivalent of a major drink driving offence, carrying a penalty for a first offence of a minimum of 6 months disqualification from driving, and a fine of up to $2,100 or a maximum of 9 months' imprisonment.

For further information on driving while under the influence of drugs click
here.