Example 1: Disqualified driver
A driver whose licence has been cancelled by court order following a prior conviction continues to drive their car. Under s. 78(1), the maximum penalty is 60 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment. The driver is also likely to face additional court orders including further disqualification.
Example 2: Drink driving, first offence
A driver is stopped at a random breath testing site. A roadside breath test gives a positive reading. The driver is taken to a watch house where an authorised police officer administers a breath analysis on an approved instrument under s. 80. The result shows a blood alcohol concentration above the relevant limit. The driver is charged with a drink driving offence under s. 79. On conviction, the court may impose a fine, disqualification, and (if the offence falls within the category requiring an interlock) an interlock condition under Chapter 5, Part 3B. The driver may also be required to complete an education program under Part 3A before licence reinstatement.
Example 3: Speed camera offence
A vehicle is detected travelling at 20 km/h over the posted speed limit by a photographic detection device under Chapter 5, Part 7, Division 2. An infringement notice is issued to the registered owner under the State Penalties Enforcement Act. The registered owner can dispute the infringement or pay it. The penalty depends on the degree of speeding according to the relevant regulations.
Example 4: Authorised officer vehicle inspection
An authorised officer conducting a roadside inspection of commercial vehicles exercises powers under Chapter 3, Part 3, Division 2 to stop and inspect a heavy vehicle. The officer finds that the vehicle's load is not secured properly. The officer may seize evidence under Division 3, issue a direction, or exercise powers under Chapter 3, Part 4C to require the load to be secured before the vehicle moves.
Example 5: False statement in online declaration
A person completing an online vehicle safety declaration under s. 114 states that a vehicle has passed a safety inspection when it has not. Under s. 52, this is an offence of making a false or misleading statement in an online declaration, carrying a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units or two years imprisonment.