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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In Victoria
Australia
In Victoria Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since June 1976. .00 (.02 tolerance) for new drivers and drivers of
heavy or passenger vehicles since January 1, 1992.
.00 (.02 tolerance) for 1st year probationary and unlicensed drivers. Zero
limit extended for first three years of license. (8/2/90)
.02 tolerance for drivers of vehicles >15GVMt, and drivers of buses with
12 or more passengers.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
$1,200 ($754.80 US) maximum fine.
For learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00, disqualification of
license for 6 months maximum, 1 month minimum with extension of
probationary period for up to 7 months.
For other drivers with BAC over .05, length of disqualification begins at 6
months and increases with each point of increased BAC.
Police have power to suspend the license on the spot until the case is
heard for BAC of .15 or greater.
For culpable DUI, up to 15 years gaol and/or $180,000 ($113,220.00
US) maximum fine plus 2 years minimum disqualification. For DUI
liquor or drug, $2500 ($1,572.50 US) maximum fine or 3 months gaol
plus 2 years minimum disqualification.
Second Or More Offenses
$2,500 ($1,572.50 US) maximum fine.
For all 2nd offenders, police have the power to suspend the license on
the spot until the case is heard.
Notes:
In March 1987, police were given the power to suspend the license on
the spot until the case is heard, where a BAC is .15 or more. In June
1991, the power was extended to include all 2nd offenders.
Rehabilitation requirements as a precondition of relicensing exist for
multiple categories of convicted dring drivers. Exact requirements
depend on age, license category, BAC range of the offender.
Full license holders who are convicted or found guilty of a drink driving
offence and are re-licensed after obtaining a court order are restricted to
a .00 BAC for 3 years (Z condition license.)
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Victoria Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
With about 2.9 million drivers, Victoria now conducts over 2.4 million
tests annually, giving a test:driver ratio of .83.
Australia
In Victoria Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).
Notes:
.05 since June 1976. .00 (.02 tolerance) for new drivers and drivers of
heavy or passenger vehicles since January 1, 1992.
.00 (.02 tolerance) for 1st year probationary and unlicensed drivers. Zero
limit extended for first three years of license. (8/2/90)
.02 tolerance for drivers of vehicles >15GVMt, and drivers of buses with
12 or more passengers.
Penalties And Fines
First Offense
$1,200 ($754.80 US) maximum fine.
For learners or probationary drivers with BAC over .00, disqualification of
license for 6 months maximum, 1 month minimum with extension of
probationary period for up to 7 months.
For other drivers with BAC over .05, length of disqualification begins at 6
months and increases with each point of increased BAC.
Police have power to suspend the license on the spot until the case is
heard for BAC of .15 or greater.
For culpable DUI, up to 15 years gaol and/or $180,000 ($113,220.00
US) maximum fine plus 2 years minimum disqualification. For DUI
liquor or drug, $2500 ($1,572.50 US) maximum fine or 3 months gaol
plus 2 years minimum disqualification.
Second Or More Offenses
$2,500 ($1,572.50 US) maximum fine.
For all 2nd offenders, police have the power to suspend the license on
the spot until the case is heard.
Notes:
In March 1987, police were given the power to suspend the license on
the spot until the case is heard, where a BAC is .15 or more. In June
1991, the power was extended to include all 2nd offenders.
Rehabilitation requirements as a precondition of relicensing exist for
multiple categories of convicted dring drivers. Exact requirements
depend on age, license category, BAC range of the offender.
Full license holders who are convicted or found guilty of a drink driving
offence and are re-licensed after obtaining a court order are restricted to
a .00 BAC for 3 years (Z condition license.)
Other penalties may apply.
Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Victoria Australia:
Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:
RBT used frequently
With about 2.9 million drivers, Victoria now conducts over 2.4 million
tests annually, giving a test:driver ratio of .83.
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