the driver's handbook

Unlicensed driving
It is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle on a road or road related area
without holding a current driver’s licence for that class of vehicle.
The penalties are set out in the following table.
Offences and penalties for driving without a valid licence
Offence Penalty
Expired licence Maximum fine of
$1,250
Never held a licence,
or does not hold the
correct licence to drive
that class of vehicle
Driving while licence or
permit is suspended
or holder is disqualified
from holding or
obtaining a licence
First offence Maximum fine of
$2,500
Second
offence within
three years
Maximum fine of
$5,000 or one years
imprisonment
Three years licence
disqualification
(minimum)
First offence Maximum – six months
imprisonment
Second and
subsequent
offence
Maximum – two years
imprisonment