Drink and Drug Driving Offences in Victoria

Victoria has strict laws relating to drink driving and drug driving, and offences involving alcohol or drugs behind the wheel are treated seriously by both police and the courts. Depending on the circumstances, penalties can include fines, licence suspension or cancellation, alcohol interlock requirements, behaviour change programs, imprisonment, and a criminal record.

Drink driving offences are generally based on a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), with higher readings attracting more severe penalties. Drug driving offences may involve driving while impaired by a drug or driving with certain illicit drugs present in your system, even if there is no evidence that your driving was affected. Victoria also imposes increased penalties for combined drink and drug driving offences.

A conviction for a drink or drug driving offence can have significant consequences for your licence, employment, insurance, and future driving privileges. The penalties imposed will depend on factors such as your BAC reading, the type of drug involved, whether it is a first or subsequent offence, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offending.

At Armstrong Legal, our experienced Victorian traffic lawyers advise and represent clients charged with all types of drink and drug driving offences. We can explain the allegations against you, identify any available defences, prepare your matter for court, and advocate for the best possible outcome.

If you have been charged with a drink or drug driving offence in Victoria, contact Armstrong Legal today for expert legal advice and representation.