New research has found 60 per cent of disqualified drivers continue to get behind the wheel.
The study by the Monash University's Accident Research Centre has found more men than women lose their licences.
The study also found the most likely cause of disqualification is drink driving, followed by speeding.
The survey shows 28,000 drivers ignored the ban and continue to drive each year, with most believing they would not get caught and that they do not pose a risk.