The most common penalties for a traffic offence in NSW is a fine and many traffic offences in NSW result in demerit points being added to the offender’s driving record. More serious offences like drink driving may lead to an immediate license suspension by the court, Community Service Orders and even Imprisonment. Use this search tool provided by the NSW Government to find a full list of road-related penalties and offences in NSW.

In NSW, it is an offence to use or attempt to use a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another drug (DUI) or to drive a vehicle if your blood alcohol limit exceeds the driving with a prescribed concentration alcohol (PCA). It is important to have an experienced Solicitor when charged with a drink driving offence as convictions can stay on your record for up to 10 years and result in disqualifications ranging from 3 months to 5-years. A criminal conviction against your name for a drink driving offence can only be avoided if the Court is convinced to impose a non-conviction type of penalty such as a section 10 dismissal or a Conditional Release Order without conviction. Contact us today to discuss your options.