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Alcohol & Penalties

The blood alcohol concentration limit for a learner or provisional driver in the ACT is:

  • a.0.05
  • b.Zero (0.00)
  • c.0.02
  • d.0.08

Learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol reading. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, alcohol)

Alcohol & Penalties

For a fully licensed driver, the general legal blood alcohol limit is under:

  • a.0.00
  • b.0.02
  • c.0.05
  • d.0.10

Fully licensed drivers must stay under 0.05; novice drivers must remain at zero. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, alcohol)

Alcohol & Penalties

Demerit points on your licence:

  • a.Never lead to any penalty
  • b.Can only be given to trucks
  • c.Reset every week
  • d.Can lead to suspension if you accrue too many, with a lower limit for learner and provisional drivers

Offences add demerit points; too many within the set period lead to suspension, and novice drivers reach the threshold with fewer points. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, demerit points)

Alcohol & Penalties

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

  • a.Illegal for all drivers, and fully banned in any form for learners and P-platers
  • b.Fine for everyone
  • c.Only banned at night
  • d.Allowed when stopped at lights

No driver may use a hand-held phone; learner and provisional drivers must not use a phone in any way, including hands-free. (ACT Road Rules Handbook, distraction)

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