Legal alcohol limit for open licence holders
Open licence holders must stay under 0.05 blood alcohol concentration to drive legally.
General alcohol limit
A driver is over the general limit if their BAC is equal to or more than 0.05.
Middle alcohol limit
A driver is over the middle limit if their BAC is equal to or more than 0.10.
High alcohol limit
A driver is over the high limit if their BAC is equal to or more than 0.15.
Learner licence alcohol limit
Learner drivers must maintain zero BAC while driving.
Effect of Alcohol on driving
Drinking reduces your ability to assess risks and make safe decisions while driving.
Alcohol and reaction time
Alcohol delays your ability to respond quickly, increasing crash risk.
Alcohol limit for truck and tow truck drivers
Drivers of trucks or tow trucks must not drive with any alcohol in their system.
Consequences faced Driving over alcohol limit
If convicted, your licence may be cancelled and you may face disqualification, fines, or jail.
Penalty if refusing a breath test
It is illegal to refuse a roadside breath test requested by police.
Alcohol limit under Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
Participants in this program must maintain a zero BAC.
Alcohol limit for motorcycle riders
New class RE licence holders must ride with zero alcohol.
Driving over the alcohol limit and crashing
Crashing while over the limit may void your insurance and result in personal liability.
Walking home while intoxicated
Alcohol affects your walking ability and judgment, making walking home dangerous.
Mixing alcohol with drugs
Combining substances intensifies impairment and crash likelihood.
Driving under the influence of illegal drugs
Driving after taking substances like cannabis or ecstasy is treated as a criminal offence.
Alcohol’s effect on judgment and reaction.
Even small amounts of alcohol affect decision-making, reaction time, and awareness on the road.
Driving under the influence of alcohol.
You must not drive if alcohol has affected your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Driving after one or twodrinks.
Even low alcohol levels reduce your driving ability and increase risk, especially if you underestimate your BAC.
Methods like coffee or a shower to reduce BAC.
Only time can reduce your BAC; no home remedy can speed up the process.
Best way to stay safe if you plan to drink.
Arrange alternate transport like a taxi, public transport, or a designated driver before you start drinking.
Driving while under the influence of meth or cocaine.
These drugs can lead to aggressive, reckless driving and poor decision-making.
Effect of cold or flu medicines on driving.
These medications may cause drowsiness or blurry vision, affecting safe driving.
Mixing alcohol and drugs before driving.
Combining substances can cause unpredictable effects on the brain and body, making crashes more likely.
Alcohol limit for drivers of public transport vehicles
Drivers of taxis, buses, and other public passenger vehicles must have zero BAC.
Driving after taking cannabis.
Cannabis slows reaction time, affects distance judgment, and impairs decision-making on the road.
Alcohol limit for drivers carrying dangerous goods
Zero BAC is required when transporting hazardous materials.