A driver will be charged with Zero Limit Drink Driving if they are either a learner, provisional or probationary licence holder, and they blow a reading falling between zero and 0.049. The worst possible penalty for a first time offender with a reading in this range is a 9 month nationwide licence disqualification, 14 penalty units and 3 months imprisonment. At the time of writing a penalty unit was valued at $154.80, making the maximum fine $2167.20. Whilst 3 months imprisonment is technically an option available to the Magistrate, where there was no physical injury to any person, a term of actual imprisonment for a first time Low Range Drink Driving offence is highly unlikely. That said, if a person was injured you face the very real possibility of actual imprisonment, so it is imperative that you secure expert and specialised representation for your Zero Limit Drink Driving charge. This also applies if you are a repeat offender. Please note, we do often see persons at court without proper legal representation receiving licence disqualifications of 6 months plus for a first time Zero Limit Drink Driving charge.

The best possible outcome for a first time Zero Limit Drink Driving offender is a 3 month nationwide licence disqualification and a modest fine.

The Wiseman Lawyers team have helped thousands of motorists charged with Zero Limit Drink Driving. Accordingly, we know exactly what the Magistrate needs to hear, the exact documents which need to be put before them, and the exact steps which need to be taken by our clients before finalising their matters. We regularly secure the mandatory minimum 3 month licence disqualification for first time Zero Limit Drink Driving offenders. If you want vigorous and specialised representation for your Zero Limit Drink Driving charge, call or text the Wiseman Lawyers team today on 0420102404.