What is the Penalty for Driving a Nissan X-Trail with No Licence?

The Nissan X-Trail price is a fantastic value proposition, and the Aussie public has taken this medium SUV to their hearts. The X-Trail is a dependable family car that’s equally at home on the road or off road at the beach for some soft riding fun. Despite this, some drivers may drive the X-Trail and other vehicles without a valid driving licence, and this can land you in a lot of hot water. Let’s take a closer look at some of the things that you may not know about the penalties associated with driving with no valid driving licence.

The Two Common Offences

There are two common types of offences that are related to driving on our roads without a valid driving licence; they are: unlicensed driving and disqualified driving. If you drive without a valid driving licence, you’re risking a jail term of up to two years and a possible fine of up to $38,000. These offences are treated very seriously; they are regarded as a major part of the government's road safety strategy and hundreds of our fellow citizens die on our roads every year. If you allow someone to drive your car and they don’t hold a valid driving licence you are also opening yourself up to the penalties mentioned above. So, if you’re a mum or dad and you let your child drive your car if they are not legal to do so you’re taking a considerable risk.

Unlicensed Driving: This when a person is caught driving on the road by the police without a valid driving licence. This could occur for a number of different reasons as shown below in no particular order of seriousness.

The driving licence has expired. A correct driving licence for that particular vehicle is not held. The driver has been declared medically unfit to hold a driving licence. The driving licence has been voluntarily surrendered to the police. The driving licence has been temporarily suspended.

An offence of unlicensed driving is a more simple driving offence, and the case will often be held in a Magistrates Court.

Disqualified Driving

Disqualified driving is considered to be a far more serious matter that unlicensed driving. The penalties related to this offence are far greater, and a court can disqualify a driver from holding a valid driving license for a certain period of time if the driver is convicted of one of the following offences.

A drink or drug related driving offence. A dangerous driving offence. A criminal act that used a motor vehicle.

If the driver is caught driving whilst disqualified, they could be prevented from holding a driving licence from 2-5 years longer. They could also receive a jail sentence of up to 18 months. Always carry your valid driving licence with you when you’re driving and observe the rules set forth to avoid getting into trouble with the authorities.

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