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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In Tasmania
Australia
In Tasmania Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since January 6, 1983; .00 for new drivers and drivers of certain
vehicles since May 1992
.00 (.02 tolerance) for 3 years for new drivers and those not holding a
license for 12 months.
.00 (.02 tolerance) for drivers of vehicles >4.5+ >7.5 combination; for
buses with more than 12 seats and licensed public vehicles.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fines range from $200 to $3,000 ($125.80 to $1,887.00 US) depending
on BAC level.
License suspension ranges from 3 to 36 months depending on BAC
level.
Prison sentences range from 3 to 12 months depending on BAC level.
Second Or More Offenses
Fines range from $400 to $6,000 ( $251.60 to $3,774.00 US) depending
on BAC level.
License suspension ranges from 6 to 72 months depending on BAC
level.
Prison sentences range from 6 to 24 months depending on BAC level.
Notes:
An offender considered to be alcohol dependent (I.e. very high BAC
levels or multiple drink driving offenses) can be required to attend
rehabilitation.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Tasmania Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
The number of random breath tests in Tasmania has increased in
recent years to approximately 83 per 100 drivers in 1997.
Australia
In Tasmania Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since January 6, 1983; .00 for new drivers and drivers of certain
vehicles since May 1992
.00 (.02 tolerance) for 3 years for new drivers and those not holding a
license for 12 months.
.00 (.02 tolerance) for drivers of vehicles >4.5+ >7.5 combination; for
buses with more than 12 seats and licensed public vehicles.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
Fines range from $200 to $3,000 ($125.80 to $1,887.00 US) depending
on BAC level.
License suspension ranges from 3 to 36 months depending on BAC
level.
Prison sentences range from 3 to 12 months depending on BAC level.
Second Or More Offenses
Fines range from $400 to $6,000 ( $251.60 to $3,774.00 US) depending
on BAC level.
License suspension ranges from 6 to 72 months depending on BAC
level.
Prison sentences range from 6 to 24 months depending on BAC level.
Notes:
An offender considered to be alcohol dependent (I.e. very high BAC
levels or multiple drink driving offenses) can be required to attend
rehabilitation.
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Tasmania Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
The number of random breath tests in Tasmania has increased in
recent years to approximately 83 per 100 drivers in 1997.
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