Drink Driving Lawyers Sydney

Facing drink driving charges? We can help you.

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.

We’re committed to providing strong defence and unwavering support throughout the process. Contact us today to understand your options and how we can help.

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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:

First Offence
OffenceOffenceAutomatic DisqualificationMinimum Disqualification
Low Range
0.05-0.079
$22006 months3 months
Mid Range
0.08-0.149
$2200 and/or 9 month imprisonment12 months6 months
High Range
0.15 and above
$3300 and/or 18 months imprisonment3 months12 months
Second or subsequent Offence
OffenceMaximum PenaltyAutomatic DisqualificationMinimum Disqualification
Low Range
0.05-0.079
$330012 months6 months
Mid Range
0.08-0.149
$3300 and/or 12 months imprisonmen3 years12 months
High Range
0.15 and above
$5500 and/or 18 months imprisonment5 years2 years

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