What is the drink driving penalties in Victoria?

If you are convicted of drink driving in Victoria, you may:

• Lose your licence
• Face fines
• Have your vehicle impounded or immobilised
• Complete a Behaviour Change Program
• Need to install a VicRoads approved alcohol interlock to any vehicle you drive – this is a requirement to have your licence or permit reissued
• Face possible imprisonment

It is also an offence to drink alcohol while driving a car, or while sitting beside someone who is learning to drive, even if there is no alcohol detected in the driver’s blood or breath.

Significant penalties also apply in Victoria to drivers who are caught driving with a combination of illicit drugs in their system and a blood or BAC reading over the legal limit.