For a first time offender, the penalty for a high-range drink driving offence in Victoria begins with automatic licence cancellation, and a summons to appear at Court. The Magistrate will then almost certainly issue a fine and disqualify the driver for a period of at least 15 months. The driver will also be required to have an alcohol interlock system fitted to their vehicle for at least 6 months.
If this is a second offence, the disqualification period rises to a minimum of 30 months and the interlock period increases to 4 years. The 4 year interlock period will also apply If the driver commits three or more drink driving offences, no matter whether they are high-range or less serious.
For driving unaccompanied, police can confiscate your licence and, when you face Court, you will be further disqualified from driving for between 3 and 12 months, and you will be fined up to 20 penalty units, currently $3,109.20.For a first time offender, the penalty for a high-range drink driving offence in Victoria begins with automatic licence cancellation, and a summons to appear at Court. The Magistrate will then almost certainly issue a fine and disqualify the driver for a period of at least 15 months. The driver will also be required to have an alcohol interlock system fitted to their vehicle for at least 6 months.
If this is a second offence, the disqualification period rises to a minimum of 30 months and the interlock period increases to 4 years. The 4 year interlock period will also apply If the driver commits three or more drink driving offences, no matter whether they are high-range or less serious.
For driving unaccompanied, police can confiscate your licence and, when you face Court, you will be further disqualified from driving for between 3 and 12 months, and you will be fined up to 20 penalty units, currently $3,109.20.