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When a drink driving cancellation ends, you cannot just start driving again. A cancelled licence is void, so you have to apply to VicRoads for a new one. Depending on your offence, you may also need to go back to the Magistrates’ Court first for a licence eligibility order.

The steps to getting back on the road

  • Wait until the disqualification has fully ended. VicRoads will reject an application made even a day early.
  • Complete the behaviour change program, which is mandatory for drink driving.
  • Get a licence eligibility order from the Magistrates’ Court, if your offence requires one.
  • Apply to VicRoads in person with ID, pay the fees and complete any tests.
  • Have an approved alcohol interlock fitted, if one is a condition of your new licence.

Interlocks and court orders

Most drink driving offenders must drive with an alcohol interlock for a period after relicensing, at least six months after a first offence. If the court ordered an interlock, VicRoads cannot waive it except on strict medical grounds, and it will not issue your licence until the interlock condition is active.

Mistakes that cost people months

  • Applying before the end date.
  • Not realising there is more than one disqualification running.
  • Ignoring court conditions.
  • Turning up to VicRoads unprepared for tests.
  • Driving before the new licence is granted, which is unlicensed driving.

If you need to go back to court

If you need a licence eligibility order, the application is made to the Magistrates’ Court. For drivers from Moorabbin (3189) and the City of Kingston, we can help with the application and see you at our Melbourne CBD office or by phone.

Common questions

Do I need to go back to court?

It depends on your offence. Some people can go straight to VicRoads once the cancellation ends; others need a licence eligibility order first. We can tell you which applies.

Can my disqualification be shortened?

Usually no. Once it is set, it cannot be shortened for convenience, and appeals have strict time limits.

Who pays for the interlock?

You do. It is fitted and monitored by an approved supplier.

Where to start

  • Confirm the exact end date of your disqualification.
  • Book the behaviour change program early, as places fill.
  • Get advice if you are unsure whether you need a licence eligibility order.

99% of our work is traffic law and our fees are fixed, with no hidden costs. Read the full guide: How to get your licence back after being disqualified.

If you are not sure what you need to do to get back on the road, getting advice early can save months of delay. Get a free case assessment.

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