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Disqualifying offences

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Under NSW law, a person cannot be a ridesharing driver in NSW if the person has been found guilty of a ‘disqualifying offence’ - as defined by section 24 of the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Regulation 2017. Common disqualifying offences include (but are not limited to):

  • Driving under the influence of alcohol - middle or high range
  • High range speeding (e.g. more than 45km/h over the speed limit)
  • Driving while a licence is suspended or disqualified
  • Racing offences
  • Certain assault or property offences

For the full list of disqualifying offences, please see section 24 of the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Regulation 2017.

Please note:

  • Some convictions may be ‘spent’ and are no longer considered a ‘disqualifying offence’ due to a certain time period passing (for example, 10 years for most offences)
  • Under section 32 of the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016, an offence may still qualify as a disqualifying offence even if the court did not record a conviction

If you are unsure whether you have a disqualifying offence on your record, please reach out to Uber Support or visit an Uber Greenlight Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a disqualifying offence on my record. What can I do?

Uber’s requirements on disqualifying offences are determined by the applicable laws set out in the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act and Regulations. For further information on these laws please refer to the website of the NSW Point to Point Transport Commissioner.

I have a disqualifying offence that was only a section 10. Does this still count?

Under section 32 of the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016, an offence may still qualify as a disqualifying offence even if the court did not record a conviction. This may include situations where a ‘section 10’ was issued.

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