Questão jurídica principal
Whether the 18-month driving licence withdrawal was lawful and proportionate given the new drink-driving offence, prior withdrawal, traffic-sign violations, and work-related need for a car.
Decisão extraída
The withdrawal duration was not contrary to federal law and fell within the authorities' discretion.
Fundamentação extraída
Because the appellant reoffended within five years after a prior drink-driving withdrawal, the minimum withdrawal period was one year. The additional violations and the appellant's negative driving record justified a longer measure, while his professional need for a car was not shown to create exceptional hardship.