Interlock devices are mandatory for many drink driving charges in NSW. In very limited circumstances a court may allow an interlock exemption order.
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Offence | Disqualification with interlock order | Disqualification if interlock exemption order made |
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Novice Range, Special Range or Low Range PCA 2nd offence | 1 to 3 months disqualification then 12mth interlock order | 6 to 12mths disqualification |
Middle Range PCA (First Offence) | 3 to 6mth disqualification then 12mth interlock order | 6 to 12mths disqualification |
High Range PCA (First Offence) | 6 to 9mth disqualification then 2yr interlock order | 1 to 3yrs disqualification |
Refuse/Fail BAS (First Offence) | 6 to 9mth disqualification then 2yr interlock order | 1 to 3yrs disqualification |
DUI (First Offence) | 6 to 9mth disqualification then 2yr interlock order | 1 to 3yrs disqualification |
Middle Range PCA (Second Offence) | 6 to 9mth disqualification then 2yr interlock order | 1 to 3yrs disqualification |
High Range PCA (Second Offence) | 9 to 12mth disqualification then 4yr interlock order | 2 to 5yrs disqualification |
Refuse/Fail BAS (Second Offence) | 9 to 12mth disqualification then 4yr interlock order | 2 to 5yrs disqualification |
DUI (Second Offence) | 9 to 12mth disqualification then 4yr interlock order | 2 to 5yrs disqualification |