DRINK DRIVING LAWYERS IN HAWKESBURY

The penalties for drink driving depend on the alcohol level detected and whether it’s a first-time or repeat offence. In NSW, the legal limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.05g/100mL, with offences classified into five categories:

• Novice Range PCA – Applies to learner, provisional, and specific drivers with a blood alcohol level between 0.00 and 0.019g/100mL.
• Special Range PCA – Covers unlicensed, learner drivers, and heavy vehicle drivers with a blood alcohol level between 0.02 and 0.049g/100mL.
• Low Range PCA – For blood alcohol readings between 0.05 and 0.079g/100mL.
• Mid Range PCA – Applies to levels between 0.08 and 0.149g/100mL.
• High Range PCA – For readings above 0.15g/100mL.

If stopped at a random breath test, it’s important to cooperate with police and remain at the scene until instructed otherwise.

Drink driving is a criminal offence, though in rare cases, a court may choose not to record a conviction—usually for low-range offences. For more serious cases, penalties become stricter, with consequences such as licence disqualification and mandatory interlock orders. Our drink driving lawyers assist those in Hawkesbury, helping present all relevant material to the court to seek the best possible outcome.

The first and most important thing to do is to get legal advice. A drink driving conviction can impact your licence, employment, and future opportunities — especially in regional areas where losing a licence can significantly affect your daily life.

At Kells, we’re dedicated to protecting your future by providing experienced legal assistance. Our team is available 24/7. Call our criminal law team today on 0410 593 059.