Did you know that you could get done drink driving on an electric scooter?

Article by Erin Mitchell, Senior Criminal Lawyer On Saturday 13 January 2019, a man in his 40s was intercepted by Police in Brisbane riding one of those new green electric scooters that you see parked around the Brisbane CBD. It is alleged the man was riding the scooter without a helmet and proceeded through a red light without stopping. When Police intercepted him, they breathalysed him and he returned a reading of 0.174% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The man was charged with driving under the influence – a high range drink driving offence, given the reading was over 0.15% BAC. Can this be correct? Can...

27 November

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Going for a night out? These are the laws you need to be aware of

Posted by Danielle Hanson

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Article by Danielle Warren, Criminal Lawyer In 2014, the Queensland government passed laws about how you can behave at or near places where alcohol is being sold and supplied. Police also have powers to respond quickly to anti-social behaviour around these areas. The areas include licensed premises (such as bars and clubs), special areas known as ‘safe night precincts’ or events where alcohol is being sold or served. The laws were introduced to minimise alcohol and drug-related violence, disturbances, and public disorder in certain areas. It would be wise to read this before you leave for a night out. What offences could I...

06 April

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Increased Police Powers During Commonwealth Games: How They Will Affect Your Rights

Posted by Cameron Browne

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Increased Police Powers during Commonwealth Games: How they will affect your rights During the Commonwealth Games period, police across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns are afforded extended powers for the purpose of ensuring public safety. However, as acknowledged by the Queensland Law Society and the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, these extended powers can also have negative impacts on residents of Queensland and visitors to the state. Duration The extended powers apply between 10 March 2018 and 18 April 2018. Some locations may have the extended powers applying for a shorter time during this period. Protective Security Zones (PSZs) The extended powers apply in...

Did you know that you could get done drink driving on an electric scooter?

Going for a night out? These are the laws you need to be aware of

Increased Police Powers During Commonwealth Games: How They Will Affect Your Rights

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Did you know that you could get done drink driving on an electric scooter?

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