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$1000 FINE

This is all part of a major crackdown by Queensland
government, and they are implementing the
toughest laws and highest penalties in Australia.
This updated penalty is effective February 1, 2020.

The penalty for using a phone while driving is $337
in New South Wales, $484 in Victoria and up to $577
in the ACT.
Queensland motorists caught using their mobile Mr Bailey said a driver’s response time while texting
phones while driving will be fined $1000 and if they was comparable to a motorist with a blood alcohol
are caught twice within 12 months the offending reading of between 0.07 and 0.10.
driver will lose their licence.
“Like drink driving, drivers need to know that
Transport Minister Mark Bailey admitted the $1000
fine, up from $400 was tough, but insisted it was reaching for the phone to send a quick text or check
needed to get the road safety message through. social media when their eyes should be on the road
is unacceptable,” he said.
“It’s a deadly habit that needs to stop,” he said.
“We’re getting close to that time of year where we
“Drivers using their phones illegally behind the start to have Christmas parties and take holidays
wheel will be made to pay a high price. But that where driving long distances might be involved."
penalty falls well short of the costs and trauma
our community carries for those killed or injured in “Put the phone in the glovebox or set it to Do Not
crashes caused by inattentive drivers.” Disturb so you’re not distracted by it.”

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