In the
state of NSW, there are certain penalties which apply for each category of
‘Drink Driving Offences.’
Those
Penalties for Drink Driving in NSW include fines, loss of a person’s Driver
licence, a requirement that a person install an (alcohol) interlock device and
sometimes, even terms of imprisonment.
We recommend that you read our blog on our website titled ‘Drink
Driving Penalties in NSW’ for more information on the penalties for
Drink Driving in NSW.
For the
purposes of this blog however we will quickly break down the Drink Driving
Categories in NSW, as there are 5 levels of Drink driving, and they include:
1.
Novice
Range
Includes
all drivers specifically Leaners, P1 & P2 Licence with an Alcohol Level
between 0.001 to 0.019 whilst handling a vehicle.
2.
Special
Range Drink Driving
If the
Blood Alcohol content of the Driver’s is between 0.02 to 0.49 Whilst they are
on their Learners or Interlock Licence Holders or a bus or taxi driver- The law
regards this in the Special Range Category.
3.
Low-Range
Drink Driving
Driving a
vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level between 0.05 to 0.079.
4.
Mid-Range
Drink Driving
Driving a
vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.08 to 0.149.
5.
High-Range
Drink Driving
A person
Driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 and above.
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*This article correctly reflects the Laws of NSW as at 30th January 2024.
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