Queensland to introduce new drink and drug driving laws to fix 'loophole'
The Crisafulli government has announced a crackdown on dangerous driving while doubling down on a "zero-tolerance" approach to drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.
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Queensland to enforce harsher penalties on drink and drug driving laws from DecemberTopic:Traffic OffencesFri 26 Jun 2026 at 12:49pmFri 26 Jun 2026 at 12:49pmFri 26 Jun 2026 at 12:49pmAttorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington announces changes to traffic laws. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)In short: The Queensland LNP government has announced a suite of new laws creating tougher penalties for dangerous drivers. An expert has criticised the state's "zero-tolerance" approach for motorists with medical cannabis prescriptions. What's next? Doubled drink and drug driving penalties are expected to come into effect on December 1.
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