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Drink driving offence in NSW

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How much can you drink before driving? Levels of drink driving offences. Driving under the influence.

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Drink driving is one of the most common driving offences in Australia and it is a serious offence. A person commits it when they drive a motor vehicle with an excess amount of alcohol in their blood.

If a police officer catches you and gives you a drink driving charge, you can face serious legal consequences. It includes loss of licence, disqualification, and even a conviction or imprisonment. It is closely related to drug driving offences. In NSW, the Road Transport Act 2013 deals with laws related to drink driving.

How Much Can I Drink?

It is crucial to note that the question "how much can I drink before driving" is very different from "how much can I drink when driving".

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