DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Attorneys In Canada
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DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Penalties In Western
Australia

In Western Australia it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol (BAC 0.05%).  

Notes:

.05 since September 1988; .02 for probationary drivers since August
1982.

.02 for probationary drivers for 12 months


Penalties And Fines

First Offense

Fines range from $100 to $800 ($69.90 to $503.20 US) depending on
age and BAC level. $600 ($377.40 US) minimum fine for failure to
provide a breath test.

For BAC greater than .08, a fine of $500 to $800 ($314.50 to $503.20
US) with a 3 month minimum license disqualification. For failure to
provide breath test when requested, a minimum fine of $600 or 6
months suspension.


Second  Or More Offenses

For BAC over .08, fines for multiple offenses range from $600 to $2,500
($377.40 to $1,572.50 US) depending of the number of offenses.

Period of disqualification for multiple offenses ranges from 6 months to
permanent disqualification depending on the number of offenses.

For second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
$1,000 to $1,800 ($629.00 to $1,132.20 US) fine or 6 months gaol with a
2 year minimum disqualification. For third offense, fine is $1,200 to
$2,500 ($754.80 to $1,572.50 US) or 18 months gaol with permanent
disqualification of license.


Notes:  

The penalties for traffic offenses in Western Australia have recently
undergone a major review. Regulatory and legislative changes are
currently being progressed. The drink driving penalties require
legislative changes and are currently in the Western Australian
Parliament.

Other penalties may apply.


Other Laws Concerning Enforcement Of Drunk Driving Laws In
Victoria Australia:

Random Breath Testing (RBT)/Sobriety Checkpoints:

RBT used frequently

The number of random breath tests in Western Australia increased from
52 per 100 drivers in 1994-95 to 85 per 100 in 1995-96.
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