What happens if I'm caught — drink driving — bac 0.15 or more (court) in VIC?

This is a court matter in VIC with no on-the-spot fine. minimum 15-month cancellation at 0.15-<0.16 rising to 24 months at 0.24+ (Sch 1 Road Safety Act 1986)

How close does this put me to suspension in VIC?

12 points in any 3-year period (full licence). This offence adds 0 points.

Drink driving — BAC 0.15 or more (court) in Victoria: Demerit Points & Fine (2026-27)

Name: Drink driving — BAC 0.15 or more (court) — VIC penalty 2026-27
Creator: Transport Victoria / Fines Victoria (2026-27 schedule)

Court-imposed penalty

Court only — infringement notices are not available at this level

Transport Victoria / Fines Victoria (2026-27 schedule) · 2026-27 schedule

Licence consequence: minimum 15-month cancellation at 0.15-<0.16 rising to 24 months at 0.24+ (Sch 1 Road Safety Act 1986)

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 VIC drink-driving penalties

Offence	Points	Fine
Drink driving — BAC 0.05 to under 0.07 (first offence)	0	$627
Drink driving — BAC 0.07 to under 0.10	0	$627
Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15	0	$889
Drink driving — BAC 0.15 or more (court)	0	court
Alcohol under 0.05 on a zero-BAC licence	0	$523

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I'm caught — drink driving — bac 0.15 or more (court) in VIC?: This is a court matter in VIC — there is no on-the-spot fine. minimum 15-month cancellation at 0.15-<0.16 rising to 24 months at 0.24+ (Sch 1 Road Safety Act 1986)
How close does this put me to suspension in VIC?: 12 points in any 3-year period (full licence). This offence adds 0 points to your record.

The same offence in other states

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Transport Victoria / Fines Victoria (2026-27 schedule)verified

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