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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In South
Australia
In South Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since July 1, 1992. .02 for young drivers and drivers of certain
vehicles since June 1, 1992
.02 for drivers up to 19 years.
.02 for drivers of vehicles > 15 GVMt; drivers of buses with more than 12
seats, taxis, and hire cars
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fine for learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00 is a maximum
$1,000 ($629.00 US). Fines for other drivers range from $114 to $1,200
($71.71 to $754.80 US) depending on BAC level and circumstances of
adjudication.
Learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00 receive 6 month
disqualification. Other drivers can be disqualified for periods of 6 to 12
months depending on BAC level. Demerit points on the license are also
given depending on BAC level. For BAC over .15 (DUI), 3 month
maximum gaol
Second Or More Offenses
Range is $700 to $2,500 ( $440.70 to $1,572.50 US) depending on BAC
level.
Range is 12 months to 3 years depending on BAC level.
For BAC over .15 (DUI), 6 month maximum gaol.
Notes:
If convicted of 2 or more drink driving offenses within 3 years in the
metropolitan area, then the court orders that the driver must be referred
for Drink Driver Assessment.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In South
Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
In 1995, in South Australia, there were 220,001 RBTs conducted for
965,000 licenses. In 1997, SA doubled the number of breath tests
carried out to more than 600,000.
Australia
In South Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since July 1, 1992. .02 for young drivers and drivers of certain
vehicles since June 1, 1992
.02 for drivers up to 19 years.
.02 for drivers of vehicles > 15 GVMt; drivers of buses with more than 12
seats, taxis, and hire cars
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fine for learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00 is a maximum
$1,000 ($629.00 US). Fines for other drivers range from $114 to $1,200
($71.71 to $754.80 US) depending on BAC level and circumstances of
adjudication.
Learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00 receive 6 month
disqualification. Other drivers can be disqualified for periods of 6 to 12
months depending on BAC level. Demerit points on the license are also
given depending on BAC level. For BAC over .15 (DUI), 3 month
maximum gaol
Second Or More Offenses
Range is $700 to $2,500 ( $440.70 to $1,572.50 US) depending on BAC
level.
Range is 12 months to 3 years depending on BAC level.
For BAC over .15 (DUI), 6 month maximum gaol.
Notes:
If convicted of 2 or more drink driving offenses within 3 years in the
metropolitan area, then the court orders that the driver must be referred
for Drink Driver Assessment.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In South
Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
In 1995, in South Australia, there were 220,001 RBTs conducted for
965,000 licenses. In 1997, SA doubled the number of breath tests
carried out to more than 600,000.
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