Commentary on provisions of Act Section 15: Driving disqualification New section 177J Extension of disqualification where custodial sentence or service detention also imposed
This new section extends the disqualification period where a custodial sentence or a sentence of service detention is imposed on the offender. This new section is designed to extend the period of disqualification by a period relating to the period that the offender is expected to spend in custody or detention; known as the appropriate extension period. The appropriate extension period is set out in subsection (5). This provision is designed to ensure that offenders still feel the impact of the disqualification order punishment once they leave custody or detention.