Blood Alcohol Limits SA

As in all other states in Australia, drivers with learner’s and probationary licenses are subject to 0.0% blood alcohol limits. This means that they cannot drive when they’ve had any amount of alcohol. If they are apprehended with a blood alcohol level higher than the prescribed limit then the learner’s license will be cancelled and he will have to take the driver’s practical test all over again. The probationary license will have to revert to the previous license he had.

Professional drivers or those who drive vehicles for hire to carry goods or passengers are also required to maintain a 0.0% blood alcohol concentration. For all holders of full licenses, the blood alcohol limit is 0.05%. If the drink driver’s blood alcohol concentration is higher than 0.05% but not higher than 0.08% this will be dealt more serious penalties. Blood alcohol concentration which is higher than 0.08% will mean that the driver will automatically lose his license. Driving with blood alcohol concentration levels which are higher than 0.15% is an indictable offense.