THAT’S THE LAW: Can you stop disqualified drivers getting behind the wheel?

By Michael Evans
Updated September 12 2017 - 2:56pm, first published 12:08pm
THAT’S THE LAW: Can you stop disqualified drivers getting behind the wheel?
THAT’S THE LAW: Can you stop disqualified drivers getting behind the wheel?

If you've spent any time in the Local Court, you will probably know that it's commonplace for disqualified drivers to jump behind the wheel notwithstanding being disqualified. The Bureau of Crime Statistic and Research has found that disqualification (particularly for long periods) is not much of a deterrent to some people and may actually increase the risk of re-offending.

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