Adelaide Traffic Lawyers for drink driving offences (DUI)
Under section 47A of the Road Traffic Act 1961, it is an offence to drive with blood alcohol content over 0.05. Depending on how far over 0.05 you are will determine the penalty you receive.
Category 1 offences (blood alcohol reading between 0.05 – 0.08) will result in a fine and disqualification (depending on whether first or subsequent offence).
Category 2 and category 3 offences (Blood Alcohol levels over 0.08 and 0.15 respectively) carry heavy penalties including significant licence disqualification, fines, vehicle impound fees, court costs, victims of crime levy and prosecution costs.
It is important to note that mandatory fines and licence disqualification periods apply; however, a Court may impose a greater penalty depending on your circumstances. You may also be required to have an alcohol interlock fitted to your vehicle once your disqualification period has lapsed.
If you are charged with a drink driving offence (DUI), immediately seek legal advice from our team of best drink driving offence (DUI) solicitors. Our understanding of the technicalities and testing procedures will ensure that you achieve the best possible outcome.