# Queensland Cracks Down on Drugged Driving | Adelaide News

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-09-18T04:07:55+00:00
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Queensland’s cracking down hard on drunk and drugged driving starting December 1st, with penalties doubled for drivers caught with meth, cocaine, or cannabis—fines up to $4,835 and license suspensions of at least two months. If alcohol is involved, the fines jump to $5,699 and a three-month ban. Officials say these tough new rules are aimed squarely at reducing road deaths and sending a clear message: impaired driving won’t be tolerated. While medicinal cannabis users have raised concerns about detection, authorities stress that safety comes first until better testing methods exist. This move is part of a broader strategy to save lives and make Queensland’s roads safer for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/queensland-drug-drink-driving-penalties-increased/107165830 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/53eff8f9655613d6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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