Criminal Offence for Dangerous Operation of Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles
Criminal Code (Dangerous Driving) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Deborah Frecklington (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Driving a motor vehicle dangerously is a misdemeanour; the maximum penalty is 5 years imprisonment or 400 penalty units.
Driving dangerously and causing death or grievous bodily harm is a crime; the maximum penalty is 16 years imprisonment.
Interfering dangerously with a non-motor vehicle is a misdemeanour; the maximum penalty is 3 years imprisonment or 200 penalty units.
Interfering dangerously with a non-motor vehicle and causing death or grievous bodily harm is a crime; the maximum penalty is 14 years imprisonment.
Advertising dangerous driving on social media after a conviction is a crime; the maximum penalty is 7 years imprisonment or 600 penalty units for basic dangerous driving.
Prison terms jump to 14 or 20 years for dangerous driving if the offender has a similar conviction within the last 5 years.