Queensland Cracks Down on Drug and Drink Driving

Queensland is cracking down hard on drug and drink drivers with new “zero-tolerance” laws set to double penalties, including up to 25 years for causing death and 5-7 years for serious harm—even without fatalities. Medical cannabis users are caught in the crosshairs, as the government insists any THC impairment is unsafe, despite critics arguing current tests don’t measure impairment levels. Starting December 2026, penalties will escalate, with mandatory education and enhanced roadside testing coming in 2027. Police are ramping up patrols during winter school holidays to deter dangerous driving and save lives—because the stakes are deadly high. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3c20a5589c7fd66