What happens if I'm caught — drink driving — bac 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement) in TAS?

Standard penalty: 0 demerit points and a $852 fine. 6 months disqualification.

How close does this put me to suspension in TAS?

12–15 points within 3 years = 3-month suspension (longer at higher tallies). This offence adds 0 points.

Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement) in Tasmania: Demerit Points & Fine (2026-27)

Name: Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement) — TAS penalty 2026-27
Creator: Transport Tasmania offence list at the 2026-27 penalty unit

0 demerit points and a $852 fine

Penalty-unit multiple × $213 (the 2026-27 Tasmanian penalty unit)

Transport Tasmania offence list at the 2026-27 penalty unit · 2026-27 schedule

Licence consequence: 6 months disqualification

Drink-driving is measured by blood or breath alcohol concentration, and the offence is graded into ranges, with the penalty rising as the reading climbs. Full licence holders are generally held to a set limit, while learner, provisional and certain professional drivers are required to have no alcohol present at all, so a reading that would be within limits for one driver can be an offence for another.

Enforcement combines random breath testing at set-up stops with roadside testing after a stop or a crash. How a matter is handled then varies sharply between jurisdictions: some states allow a lower-range reading to be dealt with by an on-the-spot infringement notice, sometimes still with an immediate licence loss attached, while others send every drink-driving matter to court no matter how low the reading. Higher ranges are almost always court matters wherever you are.

Because the consequences can include criminal penalties and disqualification, this is an area where the differences between states matter a great deal. This section is general information, not legal advice; if your licence or a possible charge is at stake, get advice from a qualified lawyer about your specific situation.

All TAS drink-driving penalties

Offence	Points	Fine
Drink driving — BAC 0.05 to under 0.10 (infringement)	0	$426
Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement)	0	$852

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I'm caught — drink driving — bac 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement) in TAS?: The standard penalty is 0 demerit points and a $852 fine. 6 months disqualification.
How close does this put me to suspension in TAS?: 12–15 points within 3 years = 3-month suspension (longer at higher tallies). This offence adds 0 points to your record.

The same offence in other states

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Transport Tasmania offence list at the 2026-27 penalty unitverified

Standard first-offence penalty for a full-licence holder unless noted. Information, not legal advice — if your licence is at stake, get legal advice.