Queensland independent MP Billy Gordon has been charged with drink-driving and unlicensed driving in far north Queensland.

Key points: Gordon blew 0.094 in breath test outside Mareeba last night

Gordon blew 0.094 in breath test outside Mareeba last night He has apologised to the people of Cook for his "poor judgement"

He has apologised to the people of Cook for his "poor judgement" Acting Premier Jackie Trad aware of allegations

Gordon, 46, was pulled over by police just outside of Mareeba about 11:00pm on Wednesday.

He blew 0.094, which is classed as mid-range.

In a statement, Gordon apologised and said: "At a time when my community needs me, I allowed personal life matters to cloud my judgement".

"I should not have been operating a motor vehicle — there is no excuse for poor judgement in this case," he said.

"I want to apologise to the people of Cook, my supporters and particularly my family."

Gordon thanked the police for their professionalism and requested privacy for him and his family.

"I respectfully request privacy for me and my family during what is a difficult time, following a death in my immediate family," he said.

"I want to reiterate, that this incident does not change my desire to continue to serve the people of Cook, particularly during this difficult time for many of our Indigenous communities, who make up a substantial portion of this 196,000 square kilometre region.

"I remain focused on my role and my passion for representing the people of Cook."

Gordon will appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court later this month.

He is one of three crossbench MPs who hold the balance of power in the Queensland Parliament.

He resigned from the Labor Party shortly after entering Parliament last year, having been accused of past domestic violence by a former partner but was later cleared by police.

Up to Gordon if he stays in Parliament, Trad says

Acting Premier Jackie Trad said she was aware of the allegations.

"I understand this incident is due to go before court late this month and I think the court should be able to do its job and assess the charges presented by police," she said.

"Billy Gordon is not a member of the Labor Party caucus in the Queensland Parliament — that has been the case for some time now — what he decides to do in terms of his seat in Parliament will be entirely up to him."

Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said there was no excuse for drink-driving or driving without a licence.

"When you put other people at risk it is totally unacceptable — it is very disappointing," he said.

"He should know better — it's very important that MPs send out signals about what is appropriate behaviour and it is a very disappointing turn of events."