If you drive while prohibited or suspended

Driving while prohibited or with a suspended licence is a crime. If you're convicted, you'll be prohibited from driving for at least 12 months. You'll also face fines and possible jail time.

First conviction

On a first conviction you face a fine between $500 and $2,000. A court may also sentence you to six months in jail.

Further convictions

With a further conviction you face a fine between $500 and $2,000. A court may also sentence you from 14 days to one year in jail.

Vehicle impoundment

Police will impound the vehicle you were driving even if it's not yours. They will impound it for:

• 7 days for a first infraction
• 30 days for a second infraction
• 60 days for a third infraction

The owner will be charged towing and storage costs. The owner must pay all costs before the lot will release their vehicle.

More information

See your Notice of Impoundment and visit our Vehicle impoundment page.