Alcohol and drugs

A driver under the influence of alcohol or a drug or committing a criminal offence under the relevant state or territory laws, at the time of the accident, is not entitled to the following benefits: 

• Loss of earning capacity 
• Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment. 

An injured driver may still be entitled to reasonable medical, hospital and rehabilitation benefits.

If the driver dies as a result of the accident, the family's entitlements to the following death benefits may also be reduced:

• Lump sum death benefits
• Child dependency benefits