Road rules and safety

Alcohol, drugs and driving

Drive safely and follow road rules on alcohol and drug use. Heavy penalties apply if you don’t.


Alcohol and driving lawsAlcohol and driving laws

Alcohol is a major factor in road deaths and serious injuries in Victoria.  ...

Victorian Alcohol Interlock ProgramVictorian Alcohol Interlock Program

If you've lost your licence due to a drink driving offence, there are steps you ...

Drink and drug driving behaviour change programDrink and drug driving behaviour change program

Behaviour change programs (BCP) help people who drink and or drug drive make saf...

Drink driving offencesDrink driving offences

Find out what happens if you're caught drink driving and how to get your licence...

Drink driving penaltiesDrink driving penalties

Drivers in Victoria face harsh penalties if they are caught driving with alcohol...

Drugs and driving lawsDrugs and driving laws

Drug driving is a major contributor to car crashes and road fatalities in Victor...

Drug driving penaltiesDrug driving penalties

It's illegal to drive, attempt to drive or supervise a learner while affected by...

Combined drink and drug driving offencesCombined drink and drug driving offences

Find out about combined drink and drug driving offences and how to get your lice...

Get your licence back after drink and/or drug drivingGet your licence back after drink and/or drug driving

Get your driver’s licence, learner permit, or motorcycle licence back after it h...

Medicines and road safetyMedicines and road safety

Some medicines can affect your concentration, mood, coordination and reactions, ...

Medicinal cannabis and drivingMedicinal cannabis and driving

Find out about the rules on taking medicinal cannabis and driving on Victoria's ...