Use of Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Any Other Drug
Under section 112(1) of the Road Transport Act 2013, a person must not drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug to the extent that the driver is incapable of properly controlling the vehicle.
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 |
| Drive Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (first offence) | Not applicable | 18 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 3 yearsMinimum: 12 monthsWith Interlock Device Maximum: 9 monthsMinimum: 6 months |
24 months (minimum) |
| Drive Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (second offence +) | Not applicable | 2 years imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine | Without Interlock Device Automatic: 5 yearsMinimum: 2 yearsWith Interlock Device Maximum: 12 monthsMinimum: 9 months |
48 months (minimum) |
| Drive Vehicle Under Influence of Drugs (first offence) | Not applicable | 18 months imprisonment and/or $3,300 fine | Automatic: 3 years
Minimum: 12 months
|
Not applicable |
| Drive Vehicle Under Influence of Drugs (second offence) | 2 years imprisonment and/or $5,500 fine | Automatic: 5 years
Minimum: 2 years
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Not applicable |