❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about the conditions, frequency, and repeat issuance of extraordinary driver's licenses in WA. The response clarifies the legal framework, provides statistics, and indicates data limitations.
AnsweredQoN 359Legislative Council
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(2) Are there any conditions imposed for extraordinary licenses, and if yes, what conditions can be imposed?
(3) How many people were issued extraordinary licenses in 2008?
(4) Can a person receive an extraordinary license more than once?
(5) If yes to (4), under what conditions can they receive a subsequent extraordinary license?
(6) How many people issued an extraordinary license in 2008 had previously been granted an extraordinary license?
(3) How many people were issued extraordinary licenses in 2008?
(4) Can a person receive an extraordinary license more than once?
(5) If yes to (4), under what conditions can they receive a subsequent extraordinary license?
(6) How many people issued an extraordinary license in 2008 had previously been granted an extraordinary license?
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Answered
8 April 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
1. The waiting period required is variable dependent upon several factors, including type of offence that leads to the disqualification/suspension of the driver's licence, as well as any previous convictions for alcohol related driving offences.
2. Section 76(5)(a)(i)&(ii) of the
Road Traffic Act 1974
, provides the conditions that can be imposed.
Standard conditions generally imposed by Magistrates, are set out on the back of the court order form.
3. 1,162
4. Yes. There is nothing in Section 76 of the
Road Traffic Act 1974
that prohibits a person applying for an extraordinary licence, should they have been issued with one previously.
5. No additional conditions are applicable for a second or subsequent application for grant of an extraordinary licence.
6. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure does not record this information. Refer to the Attorney General.
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2. Section 76(5)(a)(i)&(ii) of the
Road Traffic Act 1974
, provides the conditions that can be imposed.
Standard conditions generally imposed by Magistrates, are set out on the back of the court order form.
3. 1,162
4. Yes. There is nothing in Section 76 of the
Road Traffic Act 1974
that prohibits a person applying for an extraordinary licence, should they have been issued with one previously.
5. No additional conditions are applicable for a second or subsequent application for grant of an extraordinary licence.
6. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure does not record this information. Refer to the Attorney General.
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