Drug Driving charges

Drug driving is a relatively new offence detected by a similar test to rendom breath testing. The driver is directed to ‘lick’ a test pad that will react to the presence of certain drugs – cannabis, ecstasy (also known as MDMA), methylamphetamine (ICE) and amphetamine (speed). If you fail the lick test, you are subjected…

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Special Range Drink Driving / PCA

Special Range PCA is a lesser-known offence, and applies to certain drivers who are caught with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 up to 0.05. These include Taxi drivers, Bus drivers, Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods, Heavy vehicle drivers (exceeding 13.9 tonnes), Drivers who are disqualified or suspended, Drivers whose licence has been cancelled, Anyone who has not been granted a licence, Learner licence holders, and Provisional P1 or P2 licence holders.

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High Range Drink Driving / PCA

What is it High Range PCA? Being charged with the offence of High Range PCA means you have been caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. This is viewed as a very serious offence by the courts, meaning that penalties can be severe. Prison is a possibility, even for first time offenders.

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High Range PCA FAQs

On this page: ·Can I Get The Interlock System? ·Can I Go To Prison For High Range Drink Driving? ·Is It Possible That My Blood Alcohol Reading Could Be Lower? ·Would It Be Beneficial To Attend The Traffic Offender Intervention Program? Can I Get The Interlock System? Yes – at the discretion of the Court.…

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