It is widely known that driving under the influence is a serious
offence with a range of associated penalties. It is important to
note that from
20 May 2019 penalties for low range novice and special range
drink driving will be strengthened to create harsher punishments
for all road users. The aim of the stricter regime is to further
deter individuals from driving under the influence and to reduce
alcohol or substance abuse related trauma on our roads in New South
Wales.
What is the Current Law?
Low range drink driving involves driving a motor vehicle with a
blood alcohol concentration level between 0.050 and 0.079 (Less for
Special .02 and Novice 0). Current laws in NSW stipulate that you
will be disqualified from driving where a court convicts you of
'low range drink driving'. Therefore, at the time of the
offence no immediate suspension of licence exists until you go to
court and it is ordered by a magistrate. However in certain
circumstances, the court can
