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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In New
South Wales, Australia
In New South Wales, Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since December 17, 1982; .02 for learner since April 2, 1985, .02 for
younger drivers, passenger or heavy vehicles since January 1, 1991
.02 for learners, provisional licenses (since 4/2/85); .02 for new drivers
under the age of 25; for the first 3 years of driving (since 1/1/91)
.02 for drivers of heavy vehicles > 13.9GVMt and dangerous or
radioactive goods vehicles, buses, taxi cabs, hire cars (passenger
vehicles >13.9t)
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fines are graduated based on BAC level. For drivers under 25 and
professional drivers with BAC between .02 and .05, maximum fine of
$550 ($345.95 US) and automatic 3 month disqualification. Fines
increase with BAC level
All BAC levels over .02 for drivers under 25 and professional drivers, and
over .05 for all other drivers incur an automatic disqualification of the
license. The length increases with increased BAC level. Immediate
suspension of license for a high range PCA offence.
Up to 6 months imprisonment possible for BAC of .08 to .15; increasing
to up to 9 months for BAC greater than .15.
Second Or More Offenses
Fines for multiple offenses follow a similar graduated scale according to
BAC level, but amounts are increased.
Length of period of disqualification increases with multiple offenses.
Up to 9 months for BAC of .08 to .15; 12 months for BAC greater than .15.
Notes:
Any driver convicted of a drink driving offence and over .15 range must
undergo medical assessment and receive positive results before
re-issue of license.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In New
South Wales, Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently, Introduced 12/17/82
In New South Wales, the annual number of RBT tests is well over half
the number of licensed drivers, an estimated 59 tests per 100 drivers
per year.
South Wales, Australia
In New South Wales, Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since December 17, 1982; .02 for learner since April 2, 1985, .02 for
younger drivers, passenger or heavy vehicles since January 1, 1991
.02 for learners, provisional licenses (since 4/2/85); .02 for new drivers
under the age of 25; for the first 3 years of driving (since 1/1/91)
.02 for drivers of heavy vehicles > 13.9GVMt and dangerous or
radioactive goods vehicles, buses, taxi cabs, hire cars (passenger
vehicles >13.9t)
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fines are graduated based on BAC level. For drivers under 25 and
professional drivers with BAC between .02 and .05, maximum fine of
$550 ($345.95 US) and automatic 3 month disqualification. Fines
increase with BAC level
All BAC levels over .02 for drivers under 25 and professional drivers, and
over .05 for all other drivers incur an automatic disqualification of the
license. The length increases with increased BAC level. Immediate
suspension of license for a high range PCA offence.
Up to 6 months imprisonment possible for BAC of .08 to .15; increasing
to up to 9 months for BAC greater than .15.
Second Or More Offenses
Fines for multiple offenses follow a similar graduated scale according to
BAC level, but amounts are increased.
Length of period of disqualification increases with multiple offenses.
Up to 9 months for BAC of .08 to .15; 12 months for BAC greater than .15.
Notes:
Any driver convicted of a drink driving offence and over .15 range must
undergo medical assessment and receive positive results before
re-issue of license.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In New
South Wales, Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently, Introduced 12/17/82
In New South Wales, the annual number of RBT tests is well over half
the number of licensed drivers, an estimated 59 tests per 100 drivers
per year.
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