The cost of impoundment is around $900 for the full 28 day period, this includes the towage and storage fee of the vehicle. Impoundment applies to the vehicle used by the driver at the time of the offence, this also includes borrowed vehicles or a vehicle used for commercial purposes. This means that if you drive unlicensed or allow an unlicensed person to drive your vehicle, you risk having your vehicle impounded on the spot. In July 2009, new laws were introduced in WA under section 79A of the Act, relating to ‘vehicle sanctions’ which allowed for roadside vehicle impoundment. Section 49 of the Act provides that the maximum penalty for driving unlicensed is $300 for a first offence or, $600 for a subsequent offence and even a maximum of 18 months imprisonment in certain circumstances.
What happens if I get caught driving unlicensed? the person has an extraordinary licence and is driving contrary to a condition relating to the time, purpose or location.the person is subject to a disqualification because of the accumulation of an excessive number of demerit points.a court has imposed a disqualification upon the person.the person has had their licence cancelled.the driver licensing authority has suspended or refused to renew a person’s driver’s licence, or refused to issue a person with a licence.This section also applies when a person drives in one of the following circumstances: Section 49 of the Road Traffic Act 1974 (The Act) defines an unlicensed driver as a person who drives a motor vehicle on a road while not authorised to do so, or allows another person to drive a motor vehicle. Driving Unlicensed in Western Australia Driving Unlicensed in Western Australia
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