Alcohol and drug offences
The laws in NSW limit the amount of alcohol you can consume if you are driving a vehicle. It is illegal to drive, attempt to drive or instruct a learner while affected by drugs.
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Drug and alcohol related offences and penalties
Offences related to blood alcohol levels (PCA) and driving under the influence of drugs.
Alcohol Interlock Program
Drink-driving offenders are restricted to driving vehicles with alcohol interlock devices installed when they return to driving.
Sober Driver Program
A therapeutic group program that specialises in changing the attitudes and behaviours of drink drive offenders.
Vehicle sanctions
Repeat, high-risk drink-driving offences may result in Police taking the number plates at the roadside or impounding an offender’s vehicle.