Presence of Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) in Blood or Breath
Under section 110 of the Road Transport Act 2013, it is an offence to drive a vehicle while having a prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) in your blood or breath.
Maximum penalty for unrestricted drivers driving Class A motor vehicles:
| Offence | Infringement Notice | Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by Local Court | Automatic/Mandatory Licence Disqualification | Interlock Period |
| Low Range PCA – First Offence | $682 fine | $2,200 fine (maximum) | Automatic: 6 months Minimum: 3 months |
Not Applicable |
| Low Range PCA (Second offence +) | Not applicable | $3,300 fine (maximum) | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 12 months Minimum: 6 months With Interlock Device |
12 months (minimum) |
| Mid Range PCA – First Offence | Not applicable | 9 months imprisonment and/or $2,200 fine (maximum) | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 12 months Minimum: 6 months With Interlock Device |
12 months (minimum) |
| Mid Range PCA (Second Offence +) | Not applicable | 12 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine (maximum) | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 3 years Minimum: 12 months With Interlock Device |
24 months (minimum) |
| High Range PCA – First Offence | Not applicable | 18 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine (maximum) | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 3 years Minimum: 12 months With Interlock Device |
24 months (minimum) |
| High Range PCA (Second Offence +) | Not applicable | 2 years imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine (maximum) | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 5 years Minimum: 2 years With Interlock Device |
48 months (minimum) |