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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 laws

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

The Victorian Alcohol Interlock Program

If you’ve lost your licence because of a drink-driving offence, you must complet...

Drink and drug driving behaviour change program

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

Drink driving offences

An overview of what happens if you're caught drink driving and how to get your l...

Drink driving penalties

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

Drugs and driving laws

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

Drug driving penalties

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

Combined 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 driving

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

Medicines and road safety

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