NSW drink driving lawyers — Local Court representation
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Drink Driving Defence
Information about PCA ranges, court preparation and representation options for NSW drink-driving matters.
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General information about roadside drug-driving allegations, testing and the Local Court process.
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General information about no-conviction orders, relevant preparation and questions to discuss with a lawyer.
Learn more →NSW Drink Driving Categories & Penalties
Drink-driving allegations are commonly classified by a prescribed concentration of alcohol range. The range in the charge documents is a useful starting point for understanding the process.
| Severity | Category | BAC range | Applies to | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Novice range | 0.000–0.019 | Learner and provisional licence holders | View penalties |
| Low | Special range | 0.020–0.049 | Specified licence and vehicle classes | View penalties |
| Low | Low range | 0.050–0.079 | Full licence holders | View penalties |
| Moderate | Middle range | 0.080–0.149 | Full licence holders | View penalties |
| High | High range | 0.150 and above | Full licence holders | View penalties |
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