What are Drink Driving Offences?
Drink driving offences involve operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA). A drink driving charge can lead to serious penalties under the Road Transport Act.
At Kingston Fox Lawyers, we handle all drink driving offences, including:
- Novice Range PCA – blood alcohol content (BAC) of between 0.00 and 0.019
- Special Range PCA – BAC of between 0.02 and 0.049
- Low range PCA – BAC of between 0.05 and 0.079
- Mid Range PCA – BAC of between 0.08 and 0.149
- High Range PCA – BAC of over 0.15
Drink driving offences are taken seriously in New South Wales, and having the right representation is crucial. At Kingston Fox Lawyers, our experienced team specialises in securing the best possible outcomes for our clients facing drink driving charges across Sydney and NSW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drink driving offences in NSW involve operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the Prescribed Content of Alcohol (PCA). These offences are governed by the Road Transport Act and carry seriousvere penalties.
Penalties available for drink driving offences vary depending on the specific charge, the PCA limit that has been exceeded and the circumstances of the offence. Penalties available to the Court include fines, Conditional Release orders, Community Correction Orders, Intensive Correction Orders and even imprisonment, especially for high range drink driving offences.
If you are charged with a drink driving offence, seek legal advice from an experienced criminal defence lawyer.
The legal PAC limit in NSW is 0.05 for fully licensed drivers, 0.02 for professional drivers and novice drivers, and zero for learner and provisional licence holders. Exceeding these limits can result in drink driving charges.
Low range drink driving in NSW refers to driving with a PCA of 0.05 to 0.079. Penalties for low range drink driving can include fines, licence disqualification, and potentially a criminal record.
Drink driving offences are taken very seriously in New South Wales and throughout Australia - it is likely that you will lose your licence for a period of time if you are caught and charged with drink driving. If conviction, in addition to disqualification, the court will also impose a penalty. The below tables outline the penalties for drink driving based on whether it is a first or second offence:
Offence | Offence | Automatic Disqualification | Minimum Disqualification |
Low Range 0.05-0.079 | $2200 | 6 months | 3 months |
Mid Range 0.08-0.149 | $2200 and/or 9 month imprisonment | 12 months | 6 months |
High Range 0.15 and above | $3300 and/or 18 months imprisonment | 3 months | 12 months |
Offence | Maximum Penalty | Automatic Disqualification | Minimum Disqualification |
Low Range 0.05-0.079 | $3300 | 12 months | 6 months |
Mid Range 0.08-0.149 | $3300 and/or 12 months imprisonmen | 3 years | 12 months |
High Range 0.15 and above | $5500 and/or 18 months imprisonment | 5 years | 2 years |