What happens when you get a DUI NZ?

What happens when you get a DUI NZ?

If you have an alcohol level of less than 150 micrograms per litre of breath, or less than 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood, you could be fined and given 50 demerit points. If your alcohol level is higher, you could be disqualified from driving, given 50 demerit points and either fined or imprisoned.

Is drink driving a criminal conviction in New Zealand?

If you have a measureable alcohol level of less than 150 micrograms per litre of breath and less than 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood, you can be fined and given 50 demerit points against your driver’s license. If your alcohol levels are over these limits, you are committing a criminal offence.

What are the drink driving laws in New Zealand?

Drivers 20 years and over – 250 mcg breath or 50mg blood. The legal drink drive limits for drivers 20 years and over are a breath alcohol limit of 250 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath and a blood alcohol limit of 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.

How can I get out of a drink driving charge NZ?

To be discharged without conviction, the applicant has to prove the impact of conviction would outweigh the seriousness of the offence. A case can be dismissed for reasons including failings in police procedure, and inadmissible or insufficient evidence.

How long does a DUI stay on your record NZ?

seven years

How long do you lose your license for drink driving NZ?

A driver convicted of a first or second drink-driving offence can face a prison term of up to three months or a fine of up to $4,500 and lose their driver licence for six months or more.

What speed do you lose your license NZ?

Speeding fines increase progressively from $30 for speeds less than 10 km/h over the limit, to a maximum fine of $630 for speeds up to 50km/h over the limit. At more than 40 km/h above the speed limit you could also get a 28-day licence suspension.

Will I lose my Licence for drink driving?

Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol has a number of effects on everyday life, beyond a drink driving fine or a driving ban. You could lose your job, particularly if you drive for work as your employer will see this on your licence. You will have a criminal record.

How many points is it for drink driving?

ten points

How do I defend my drink driving charge?

Drink Driving Defences

1. The Intoxilyzer Machine. Having arrived at the police station/custody suite, in normal circumstances, you would have been placed onto a machine that was used to detect the amount of alcohol in your blood.
2. Post Driving Consumption.
3. Duress of Circumstances.
4. Private Land.
5. Spiked Drinks.
6. Procedural Error.

What happens if you plead not guilty to drink driving?

Pleading not guilty If you plead not guilty, the case will be adjourned for trial, which means you will have to come back to court at a later date. This gives both sides time to prepare their arguments and the evidence they will be putting forward, for instance by asking expert witnesses to come to court.