1981 Ord1981-29
notified 24 September 1981 (Cwlth Gaz 1981 No S200)
commenced 24 September 1981
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Ordinance 1982
Ord1982-94
notified 17 December 1982 (Cwlth Gaz 1982 No S263)
commenced 17 December 1982 (s 2)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Ordinance 1984
Ord1984-63
notified 2 November 1984 (Cwlth Gaz 1984 No S464)
commenced 2 November 1984
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Ordinance 1985
Ord1985-51
notified 19 September 1985 (Cwlth Gaz 1985 No S380)
commenced 19 September 1985
Magistrates Court Ordinance 1985 Ord1985-67 sch pt 1
notified 19 December 1985 (Cwlth Gaz 1985 No S542)
commenced 1 February 1986 (s 2 and Cwlth Gaz 1986 No G3)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Ordinance 1987
Ord1987-9
notified 2 April 1987 (Cwlth Gaz 1987 No S59)
commenced 2 April 1987
Drug Laws (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1989 Ord1989-14
s 4
notified 15 March 1989 (Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S109)
commenced 1 April 1989 (s 2 and Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S109)
Self-Government (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1989
Ord1989-38 sch 1
notified 10 May 1989 (Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S160)
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 May 1989 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 commenced 11 May 1989 (s 2 and see Cwlth Gaz 1989
No S164)
Legislation after becoming Territory enactment
Acts Revision (Arrest Without Warrant) Act 1989 A1989-23 s 10
notified 1 December 1989 (Gaz 1989 No S38)
commenced 1 December 1989
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1989 A1989-24
notified 7 December 1989 (Gaz 1989 No S40)
commenced 7 December 1989
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1990 A1990-64
notified 24 December 1990 (Gaz 1990 No S98)
commenced 1 January 1991 (s 2)
Magistrates and Coroner’s Courts (Registrar) Act 1991 A1991-44 s 7
notified 20 September 1991 (Gaz 1990 No S95)
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 September 1991 (s 2 (1))
s 7 commenced 25 September 1991 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1991 No S103)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1992 A1992-63
notified 30 October 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S183)
commenced 30 October 1992
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1993 A1993-22
notified 5 April 1993 (Gaz 1993 No S47)
commenced 5 April 1993
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1993
A1993-50
notified 27 August 1993 (Gaz 1993 No S165)
ss 1-3 commenced 27 August 1993 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 1 September 1993 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1993
No S177)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act (No 3) 1993
A1993-58
notified 6 September 1993 (Gaz 1993 No S172)
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 September 1993 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 27 September 1993 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1993
No S201)
Statute Law Revision Act 1994 A1994-26 sch
notified 31 May 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S93)
commenced 31 May 1994 (s 2)
Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1994 A1994-81 sch
notified 29 November 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S269)
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 (1))
sch commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 and Gaz 1994 No S269)
Motor Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1996 A1996-7 s 10
notified 10 April 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S59)
ss 1-3 commenced 10 April 1996 (s 2 (1))
s 10 commenced 12 September 1996 (s 2 (2))
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1996 A1996-48
notified 19 September 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S234)
commenced 19 September 1996 (s 2)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1997 A1997-51
notified 19 September 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S264)
ss 1-3 commenced 19 September 1997 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 2 March 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S427)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1997
A1997-53
notified 19 September 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S264)
ss 1-3 commenced 19 September 1997 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 2 March 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S428)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act 1999 A1999-11
notified 23 March 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S14)
commenced 23 March 1999 (s 2)
Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1999
A1999-18
notified 14 April 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S16)
commenced 14 April 1999 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 1999 A1999-79 sch 3
notified 23 December 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S65)
commenced 1 March 2000 (s 2 and see Gaz 2000 No S5)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2001 A2001-27 sch 3
notified 24 May 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 21)
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2001 (IA s 10B)
sch 3 commenced 24 May 2001 (s 2)
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 334
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 334 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001
No S65)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2001 (No 2) 2001 A2001-56 pt 3.45
notified 5 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S65)
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 September 2001 (LA s 75)
pt 3.45 commenced 12 September 2001 (amdt 3.474)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 A2001-62
pt 1.2
notified 10 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S66)
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 1.2 commenced 1 December 2001 (s 2 and CN2001 No 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002-30 pt 3.63
notified LR 16 September 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 3.63 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2) A2002-49 pt 3.20
notified LR 20 December 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 3.20 commenced 17 January 2003 (s 2 (1))
Dangerous Substances Act 2004 A2004-7 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 19 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 5 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-6)
Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-10 pt 11
notified LR 19 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 11 commenced 27 May 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-9)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005
A2005-5 pt 10
notified LR 23 February 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 10 commenced 6 March 2005 (s 2 (1) and see Criminal Code
(Serious Drug Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-56, s 2 and LA
s 79)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.53
notified LR 12 May 2005
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.53 commenced 2 June 2005 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment Act 2006 A2006-12
notified LR 5 April 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 6 April 2006 (s 2)
Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-23 sch 1 pt 1.30
notified LR 18 May 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.276 commenced 2 June 2007 (s 2 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.30 remainder commenced 2 June 2006 (s 2 (1) and see
Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 A2005-59 s 2, Crimes
(Sentencing) Act 2005 A2005-58, s 2 and LA s 79)
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-27 sch 2 pt 2.8
notified LR 14 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.8 commenced 14 December 2006 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008 A2008-1 sch 1 pt 1.3
(as am by A2008-39 s 4)
notified LR 26 February 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 1 October 2008 (s 2 as am by A2008-39 s 4)
Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Amendment Act 2008
A2008-39
notified LR 22 August 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 23 August 2008 (s 2)
Note This Act only amends the Road Transport (Third-Party
Insurance) Act 2008 A2008-1.
Road Transport (Mass, Dimensions and Loading) Act 2009 A2009-22
sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 3 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 3 March 2010 (s 2 and LA s 79)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 3 pt 3.11
notified LR 13 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.11 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) (Random Drug Testing)
Amendment Act 2010 A2010-27
notified LR 13 July 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 July 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 and CN2010-15)
Liquor (Consequential Amendments) Act 2010 A2010-43 sch 1 pt 1.16
notified LR 8 November 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 November 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.16 commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 (4) and see Liquor
Act 2010 A2010-35, s 2 (3) (as am by A2010-43 amdt 1.19) and
CN2010-14)
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Legislation Amendment
Act 2010 A2010-47 pt 2
notified LR 25 November 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 (2) and see Road Transport
(Alcohol and Drugs) (Random Drug Testing) Amendment Act 2010
A2010-27, s 2 and CN2010-15)
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Legislation Amendment
Act 2011 A2011-15 pt 3
notified LR 12 May 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 May 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 13 May 2011 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) A2011-28 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 31 August 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.2 commenced 21 September 2011 (s 2 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.1 remainder commenced 21 September 2011 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.36
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.36 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (General) Amendment Act 2013 A2013-16 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 22 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 23 May 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.35
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.35 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2013
(No 3) A2013-20 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 13 June 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 June 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-24
pt 2
notified LR 17 June 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 June 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 17 June 2014 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-44 sch 3 pt 3.19
notified LR 11 November 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.19 commenced 25 November 2013 (s 2)
Heavy Vehicle National Law (Consequential Amendments) Act 2013
A2013-52 pt 5
notified LR 9 December 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 10 February 2014 (s 2 and see Heavy Vehicle
National Law (ACT) Act 2013 A2013-51, s 2 (1) and CN2014-2)
Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment Act 2014 A2014-21
notified LR 22 May 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 23 May 2014 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2014 A2014-25 pt 2
notified LR 12 June 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 June 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 13 June 2014 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-30 pt 3
notified LR 21 August 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 22 August 2015 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-3 pt 3
notified LR 24 February 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 February 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 25 February 2016 (s 2)
Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017
A2017-21 pt 2
notified LR 8 August 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2)
Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-8
sch 1 pt 1.8
notified LR 5 March 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 March 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 29 March 2018 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018 A2018-42 sch 1 pt 1.8
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 A2019-12 sch 3 pt 3.7
notified LR 31 May 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 1 February 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2019-13)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-21 pt 4
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
s 8, s 25, s 27, s 28 commenced 22 August 2019 (s 2 (4))
pt 4 remainder commenced 19 September 2019 (s 2 (1))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-23 pt 13
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 13 commenced 15 August 2019 (s 2 (1))
Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-42 pt 26
notified LR 27 August 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 26 commenced 28 August 2020 (s 2 (9))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (No 2) A2022-5 pt 3
notified LR 13 April 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 11 May 2022 (s 2 (2))
Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-19 pt 2
notified LR 21 June 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 June 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 22 June 2023 (s 2 (1))
Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-20 pt 2
notified LR 24 May 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
s 5 commenced 1 January 2025 (s 2 (2))
pt 2 remainder commenced 25 May 2024 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.81, sch 4
pt 4.153
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.81, sch 4 pt 4.153 commenced 26 November 2025 (s 2 (3),
(9))
Preliminary
pt 1 hdg note am A2001-44 amdt 1.3669; A2001-62 amdt 1.4
om A2005-20 amdt 3.343
Name of Act
s 1 sub A1999-79 sch 3
am A2005-20 amdt 3.344; A2008-1 amdt 1.12; A2009-22
amdt 1.2; am A2013-52 s 9, s 10; A2019-12 amdt 3.73, amdt
3.74
s 2 hdg (prev s 3 hdg) sub A2005-20 amdt 3.345
s 2 orig s 2 om A2001-27 amdt 3.2
(prev s 3) sub A1999-79 sch 3
renum as s 2 A2006-12 s 4
Notes
s 3 orig s 3 renum as s 2
(prev s 4) am A1997-51 s 4 (d)
defs reloc (in pt) to dict A1999-79 sch 3
om (in pt) A1999-79 sch 3
renum as s 3 A2006-12 s 4
def approved analyst om A1999-79 sch 3
def approved breath analysing instrument am Ord1980-37
s 3
def approved breath analysis instrument ins A1992-63 s 3
def approved operator am Ord1985-51 sch
def approved rehabilitation program ins A1997-51 s 4 (c)
def approved screening device om A1999-79 sch 3
def Commonwealth vehicle ins A1993-58 s 4 (c)
sub A1996-48 s 4
def dangerous goods vehicle ins A1990-64 s 4 (b)
def drive a motor vehicle om A1999-79 sch 3
def experienced driver ins A1990-64 s 4 (b)
am A1993-58 s 4 (a)
def heavy motor vehicle ins A1990-64 s 4 (b)
am A1996-7 s 10
def level ins A1997-51 s 4 (c)
def medical practitioner am A1989-24 s 3 (a)
def offence involving alcohol or drugs am Ord1981-29 s 2;
A1992-63 sch
om A1997-51 s 4 (b)
def public place om A1999-79 sch 3
def special driver ins A1997-51 s 4 (c)
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4 orig s 4 renum as s 3
ins A2006-12 s 5
am A2010-27 s 4; A2010-47 s 4; A2014-21 s 4; A2015-30 s 6,
A2019-21 s 7; A2022-5 s 5; A2024-20 s 4
Important concepts
pt 1A hdg ins A2010-47 s 5
Meaning of public place
s 4A ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2002-49 amdt 3.223; A2010-43 amdts 1.59-1.61
om A2011-15 s 5
Meaning of special driver
s 4B ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-44 amdts 1.3670-1.3672; A2001-62 amdt 1.5;
A2004-7 amdt 1.12, amdt 1.13; A2010-18 amdt 3.12;
A2010-47 s 6, s 7; A2011-15 s 6, s 7; pars renum R25 LA;
A2013-52 s 11; A2013-24 s 4, s 5; pars renum R36 LA;
A2017-21 s 4, s 5; A2018-8 amdt 1.40; A2025-29 amdt 3.270
Meaning of driver trainer
s 4BA ins A2011-15 s 8
am A2017-21 s 6
Meaning of prescribed concentration of alcohol
s 4C ins A1999-79 sch 3
How alcohol concentration may be expressed
s 4D ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-27 amdt 3.3, amdt 3.4
def relevant offence am A2001-27 amdt 3.5
par (g) exp 1 March 2005 (s 52)
Reference to level of alcohol concentration
s 4E ins A2010-47 s 8
Meaning of first offender and repeat offender
s 4F ins A2010-47 s 8
(3), (4) exp 1 December 2015 (s 4F (4))
ss renum R38 LA
am A2019-21 s 8; A2024-20 s 5
Authorisation of operators
s 5 am Ord1980-37 s 4; Ord1985-51 s 4; A1992-63 s 4, s 8 (2);
A1999-79 sch 3; A2001-44 amdt 1.3673, amdt 1.3674
sub A2010-27 s 5; A2010-47 s 8; A2025-29 amdt 3.271
Register of authorised operators
s 5A ins A2010-27 s 5
Appointment of analysts
s 5B ins A2010-47 s 8
Approval of laboratories
s 6 am Ord1985-51 s 5, sch; A1989-24 sch; A1992-63 s 8 (2);
A1999-79 sch 3; A2001-44 amdt 1.3675, amdt 1.3676
sub A2006-12 s 6
am A2010-27 s 6
Important concepts—alcohol and drug tests
div 2.1 hdg ins A2010-47 s 9
Meaning of alcohol screening device
s 7 am Ord1978-46; Ord1981-16
om A2001-44 amdt 1.3677
ins A2010-47 s 9
Meaning of breath analysis instrument
s 7A ins A2010-47 s 9
Meaning of drug screening device
s 7B ins A2010-47 s 9
Meaning of oral fluid analysis instrument
s 7C ins A2010-47 s 9
Testing and maintenance of instruments etc
s 7D ins A2010-47 s 9
Alcohol—screening tests
div 2.2 hdg ins A2010-47 s 9
Power to require alcohol screening test if vehicle not involved in accident––
driver and driver trainer
s 8 hdg sub A2010-47 s 10
s 8 am Ord1982-94; Ord1985-51 sch; A1989-24 sch; A1999-79
sch 3; A2010-47 s 11
sub A2011-15 s 9
am A2013-20 amdt 1.3; A2014-21 s 5; ss renum R34 LA
Power to require alcohol screening test if vehicle involved in accident––
driver
s 9 hdg sub A2010-47 s 12; A2011-15 s 10
s 9 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1989-24 sch; A2010-47 s 13; A2011-15
s 74; A2013-20 amdt 1.3; A2014-21 s 6
Power to require alcohol screening test if vehicle involved in accident––
driver trainer
s 9A ins A2011-15 s 11
am A2013-20 amdt 1.3; A2014-21 s 7
Power to require alcohol screening test for culpable driving––driver and
driver trainer
s 10 hdg sub A2010-47 s 14; A2011-15 s 12
s 10 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1989-24 sch; A2010-47 s 15; A2011-15
s 13; A2013-20 amdt 1.3; A2014-21 s 8
Power to enter premises for alcohol screening test
s 10A ins Ord1982-94
am Ord1985-51 sch; A1989-24 sch; A1990-64 s 5
om A1999-11 s 4
ins A2016-3 s 5
am A2024-20 s 6
Alcohol—confirmatory tests
div 2.3 hdg ins A2010-47 s 16
Detention for breath analysis
s 11 am Ord1977-52; Ord1985-51 sch; A1990-64 s 6; A1992-63
s 5; A1997-51 s 5
sub A2010-27 s 7; A2010-47 s 16
am A2011-15 s 14
Breath analysis
s 12 am Ord1982-94; Ord1985-51 s 6, sch; A1989-24
sch;A1992-63 s 8 (1); ss renum R9 LA
sub A2010-27 s 7; A2010-47 s 16
am A2011-15 s 15
Analysis of oral fluid at approved laboratory
s 12AA ins A2010-27 s 8
om A2010-47 s 16
Precautions for privacy—breath analysis
s 13 hdg sub A2010-47 s 17
s 13 am A1992-63 s 6; A2010-27 s 9; A2010-47 s 18, s 19;
A2013-19 amdt 3.389
Prescribed drugs—screening tests
div 2.4 hdg ins A2010-47 s 20
Power to require drug screening test if vehicle not involved in accident––
driver and driver trainer
s 13A ins A2010-47 s 20
sub A2011-15 s 16
am A2014-21 s 9; ss renum R34 LA
Power to require drug screening test if vehicle involved in accident––driver
s 13B hdg sub A2011-15 s 17
s 13B ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2011-15 s 74; A2014-21 s 10
Power to require drug screening test if vehicle involved in accident––driver
s 13BA ins A2011-15 s 18
am A2014-21 s 11
Power to require drug screening test for culpable driving—driver and driver
s 13C hdg sub A2011-15 s 19
s 13C ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2011-15 s 20; ss renum R25 LA; A2014-21 s 12
Power to enter premises for drug screening test
s 13CA ins A2016-3 s 6
am A2024-20 s 7
Prescribed drugs—confirmatory tests
div 2.5 hdg ins A2010-47 s 20
Detention for oral fluid analysis
s 13D ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2011-15 s 21
Oral fluid—preliminary analysis
s 13E ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2011-15 s 22
Precautions for privacy—oral fluid analysis
s 13F ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2013-19 amdt 3.390
Oral fluid—confirmatory analysis
s 13G ins A2010-47 s 20
am A2011-15 s 23, s 24
Oral fluid analysis statement
s 13H ins A2011-15 s 25
Restrictions on alcohol and drug tests
div 2.6 hdg ins A2010-47 s 20
Restrictions on tests etc under this part
s 14 hdg sub A2010-27 s 10; A2010-47 s 21
s 14 am Ord1982-94 s 6; Ord1985-51 sch; A1989-24 s 4; A1999-79
sch 3; ss renum R9 LA; A2004-10 s 40, s 41; pars renum
R23 LA; A2010-27 ss 11-13; A2010-47 ss 22-24; A2011-15
ss 26-28; A2018-42 amdt 1.35; A2019-21 s 9; A2025-29
amdt 3.272, amdt 3.273
Analysis of blood—alcohol and drugs
div 2.7 hdg ins A2010-47 s 25
Taking blood samples from people in custody
s 15 am Ord1985-51; A1989-24 s 5; A1992-63 s 8 (1); A1997-53
s 5; A1999-79 sch 3; ss renum R9 LA; A2010-27 s 14;
A2010-47 ss 26-28; A2011-15 ss 29-31; A2013-19
amdt 3.400; A2019-21 s 10; A2025-29 amdt 3.274
Taking blood samples from people in hospital
s 15AA hdg sub A2006-12 s 7
s 15AA ins A1997-53 s 6
am A1999-79 sch 3; A2006-12 s 8; A2010-47 s 29; A2011-15
s 32; A2019-21 s 11, s 12; ss renum R46 LA; A2022-5 ss 6-8
Analysis of blood samples
s 15A ins A1989-24 s 6
am A1997-53 s 7; A2006-12 ss 9-11; A2010-27 s 15, s 16
sub A2010-47 s 30
Blood analysis statement
s 15B ins A1997-53 s 8
sub A2010-47 s 30
Medical examination—offence against s 24 or culpable driving
s 16 hdg sub A2010-47 s 31
s 16 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1992-63 s 8 (3), (4); A1997-53 s 9;
A1999-79 sch 3; A2004-10 s 42, s 43; A2010-27 s 17;
A2010-47 ss 32-34; A2011-15 ss 33-36; A2013-19
amdts 3.391-3.393; A2013-19 amdt 3.400; A2018-42
amdt 1.35; A2025-29 amdt 3.274
Analysis of body samples
s 16A ins A1997-53 s 10
am A2006-12 s 12, s 13
sub A2010-47 s 35
am A2011-15 s 37
Body sample statement
s 16B ins A2010-47 s 35
Keeping of samples—request by DPP
s 16C ins A2010-47 s 35
am A2011-15 ss 38-41; pars renum R25 LA
Destruction of samples
s 16D ins A2010-47 s 35
am A2011-15 s 42, s 43
Exemptions from requirements to take blood samples or carry out
examinations
s 17 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1992-63 sch
sub A1997-53 s 10
am A1999-79 sch 3; A2006-12 s 14; A2010-47 s 36; A2019-21
ss 13-15; A2025-29 amdt 3.275
Protection of police officers and medical staff
s 18 am Ord1985-51 sch; Ord1989-38 sch 1; Ord1989-23 s 10 (1);
A1992-63 s 8 (3), sch; A1997-53 s 11; A1999-79 sch 3;
ss renum R9 LA; A2010-27 s 18; A2010-47 s 37, s 38;
A2013-19 amdt 3.400; A2025-29 amdt 3.276, amdt 3.277
Taking blood samples from people involved in accidents
s 18A ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2011-15 s 74; A2013-16 amdt 1.1
om A2019-21 s 16
Permitted use of samples
s 18B ins A2010-27 s 19
sub A2010-47 s 39
am A2014-25 s 4; A2023-19 s 4
Search and seizure
div 2.8 hdg ins A2011-15 s 44
Power to search person in custody
s 18C ins A2011-15 s 44
Prescribed concentration of alcohol in blood or breath
s 19 am A1990-64 s 7; A1992-63 s 8 (1), (3)
sub A1993-22 s 3
am A1994-81 sch; A1997-51 s 6; A1997-53 s 12; A2006-12
s 15
sub A2010-47 s 40
am A2011-15 s 45, s 46; A2024-20 ss 8-10
Defence if person did not intend to drive motor vehicle—s 19
s 19A hdg sub A2024-20 s 11
s 19A (prev s 21) am A1992-63 s 8 (2), (3); A1993-22 s 5 (1);
A2010-47 s 43
reloc as s 19A A2010-47 s 44
am A2011-15 s 47; A2024-20 s 12, s 13
Defence if special driver with lower concentration of alcohol from allowable
source—s 19
s 19B hdg sub A2024-20 s 14
s 19B ins A2010-47 s 41
am A2011-15 s 48
Prescribed drug in oral fluid or blood––driver or driver trainer
s 20 hdg sub A2011-15 s 49
s 20 am A1989-24 s 7
om A1993-22 s 3
ins A2010-27 s 20
am A2010-47 s 42; ss renum R24 LA; A2011-15 s 50, s 51;
A2014-21 s 13, s 14; ss renum R34 LA; A2019-23 s 55, s 56;
ss remun R44 LA; A2024-20 s 15, s 16
Prescribed concentration of alcohol and prescribed drug in bodily fluid
s 21 reloc as s 19A
ins A2024-20 s 17
am A2025-29 amdt 3.278
Defence if person did not intend to drive motor vehicle—s 21
s 21A ins A2024-20 s 17
Defence if special driver with lower concentration of alcohol from allowable
source—s 21
s 21B ins A2024-20 s 17
Alternative verdicts—prescribed concentration of alcohol and prescribed
drug in bodily fluid
s 21C ins A2024-20 s 17
Refusing to provide breath sample
s 22 hdg sub A1997-51 note
s 22 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1992-63 sch; A1994-81 sch; A2011-15
s 52; A2024-20 ss 18-20
Refusing to provide oral fluid sample
s 22A ins A2010-27 s 21
am A2010-47 s 45; A2011-15 s 53; A2024-20 s 21, s 22
Failing to stay for screening test
s 22B ins A2010-47 s 46
am A2011-15 s 54
sub A2014-21 s 15
am A2024-20 s 23
Refusing to undergo screening test
s 22C ins A2014-21 s 15
am A2024-20 s 24, s 25
Refusing blood test etc
s 23 hdg sub A1997-51 note
s 23 am A1992-63 sch; A1994-81 sch; A1997-53 s 13; A1999-79
sch 3; A2004-10 s 44; ss renum R12 LA (see A2004-10
s 45); A2011-15 s 55; A2013-19 amdt 3.400; A2018-42
amdt 1.35; A2019-21 s 17, s 18; ss renum R46 LA; A2024-20
ss 26-31; ss renum R51 LA; A2025-29 amdt 3.279
Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug
s 24 am A1992-63 s 8 (2), sch; A1994-81 sch; A2011-15 s 74;
A2024-20 s 32
Use vehicle or animal on road or road related area under influence of alcohol
or drug
s 24A hdg sub A2020-42 s 137
s 24A ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2004-10 s 46; A2011-15 s 56; A2013-16 amdt 1.2;
A2014-21 s 16; ss renum R34 LA; A2017-21 s 7; pars renum
R40 LA; A2020-42 s 138
sub A2022-5 s 9
Consuming alcohol—driver or driver trainer
s 25 am Ord1977-52 s 4; Ord1985-67 sch pt 1; A1992-63 s 8 (3),
sch; A1997-51 s 7 (d)
ins A2015-30 s 7
am A2017-21 s 8, s 9
def disqualifying offence ins A1997-51 s 7 (c)
def driving licence ins A1997-51 s 7 (c)
def first offender sub A1997-51 s 7 (a)
def previous offender om A1997-51 s 7 (b)
def repeat offender ins A1997-51 s 7 (c)
def traffic infringer ins A1990-64 s 8
am A1993-22 s 5 (1)
om A1997-51 s 7 (b)
Automatic driver licence disqualification
pt 4 hdg sub A2024-20 s 33
Automatic disqualification taken to be court order
s 26 am A1993-22 s 5 (2)
om A1994-81 sch
ins A1997-51 s 8
am A2010-47 s 47
table am A2010-47 s 48
am A2011-15 s 57
First offenders—traffic infringement notice
s 26A ins A1990-64 s 9
am A1993-22 s 5 (1); A1993-50 s 4; A1993-58 s 5
om A1997-51 s 8
Automatic driver licence disqualification—first offenders, s 19
s 27 hdg sub A2010-27 s 22; A2014-21 s 17
s 27 am A1993-22 s 5 (2)
om A1994-81 sch
ins A1999-18 s 4
am A1999-79 sch 3; A2010-27 s 23; A2014-21 s 18
Automatic driver licence disqualification—repeat offenders, s 19
s 28 am A1990-64 s 10; A1992-63 sch; A1993-22 s 5
om A1997-51 s 8
Automatic driver licence disqualification—first offenders, s 20
s 29 am Ord1984-63; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1991-44 sch 1;
A1992-63 s 8 (4), sch; A1997-51 s 9; A1999-79 sch 3;
ss renum R9 LA
sub A2006-23 amdt 1.276
om A2010-47 s 49
Automatic driver licence disqualification—repeat offenders, s 20
s 30 om A2010-47 s 49
Automatic driver licence disqualification—first offenders, s 21
s 31 am A1990-64 s 11; A1992-63 s 8 (4); A1993-22 s 5 (1)
Automatic driver licence disqualification—repeat offenders, s 21
s 32 am Ord1985-67 sch pt 1; A1990-64 s 12; A1992-63 s 8 (2),
(4); A1993-22 s 5 (1); A1993-58 s 6
sub A1997-51 s 10; A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-27 amdt 3.6, amdt 3.7
am A2010-47 s 50
table am A2010-47 s 51
am A2011-15 s 58; A2016-3 s 7
Automatic driver licence disqualification—first offenders, s 24
s 33 sub A1997-51 s 10; A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-27 amdt 3.8, amdt 3.9
am A2010-47 s 52
table am A2010-47 s 53
am A2011-15 s 59; A2016-3 s 8
Automatic driver licence disqualification—repeat offenders, s 24
s 34 am A1992-63 sch; A1994-81 sch
sub A1997-51 s 10; A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-27 amdt 3.10, amdt 3.11; A2011-15 s 60;
A2016-3 s 9
Automatic driver licence disqualification—other disqualifying offences
s 34A ins A2024-20 s 34
Automatic driver licence disqualification—immediate suspension period
s 35 am A1993-58 s 7
ins A2010-47 s 54
am A2016-3 s 10; A2024-20 s 35
Special licences to drive motor vehicles
pt 5 hdg om A1997-51
Disqualification subject to grant of special licence
s 36 am A1992-63 s 8 (2), sch
Disqualification etc—further special licence
s 37 am A1992-63 sch
Additional powers of court
s 38 am A1992-63 s 8 (3); A1994-81 sch
am A2010-47 s 55
Notice to registrar
s 39 am Ord1985-67 sch pt 1
Restoration of cancelled driving licences
pt 6 hdg om A1997-51
Restoration of cancelled licences
s 40 am A1992-63 s 8 (2), sch; A1993-58 s 8; A1994-81 sch
om A1997-51
Evidence—alcohol-related tests
div 7.1 hdg ins A2010-47 s 56
Evidentiary certificate—alcohol-related tests
s 41 hdg sub A2010-47 s 56
s 41 am Ord1980-37 s 5; Ord1985-51 s 7, sch; A1989-24 s 8;
A1992-63 s 7, s 8 (1); A1997-51 s 11; A1997-53 s 14;
A1999-79 sch 3; pars renum R9 LA; A2004-10 s 47; pars
renum R12 LA (see A2004-10 s 48); A2006-12 s 16, s 17;
A2010-27 ss 24-27; A2010-47 ss 57-69; pars renum R24 LA;
A2013-44 amdt 3.173; A2018-42 amdt 1.35; A2019-21 s 19,
s 20; A2025-29 amdts 3.280-3.289
Evidence—drug-related tests
div 7.2 hdg ins A2010-47 s 70
Evidentiary certificates—drug-related tests
s 41AA ins A2010-47 s 70
am A2011-15 s 61; A2011-28 amdt 1.1, amdt 1.2; A2018-42
amdt 1.35; A2019-21 s 21, s 22
Evidentiary certificate—analysis of oral fluid sample
s 41AB ins A2010-47 s 70
Evidentiary certificate—blood sample not taken
s 41AC ins A2010-47 s 70
am A2011-15 s 62; A2019-21 s 23
Evidentiary certificate—analysis of sample for prescribed drug etc
s 41AD ins A2010-47 s 70
NSW evidentiary certificates—drug-related tests
s 41AE ins A2010-47 s 70
am A2013-44 amdt 3.174
Other provisions about evidence
div 7.3 hdg ins A2010-47 s 71
Evidence for insurance purposes
s 41A ins A1989-24 s 9
am A1993-22 s 4; A1997-53 s 14; A1999-79 sch 3; A2005-20
amdt 3.346; A2006-23 amdt 1.277
sub A2010-47 s 71
am A2011-15 ss 63-66; A2019-21 s 24; A2024-20 s 36, s 37;
pars renum R51 LA
Effect of noncompliance—analysis of breath or blood
s 42 sub Ord1985-51 s 8
am A1990-64 s 13; A2001-44 amdt 1.3678, amdt 1.3679;
A2010-47 s 72, s 73
Effect of noncompliance—analysis of oral fluid
s 42AA ins A2010-27 s 28
am A2010-47 s 74, s 75
Effect of noncompliance—analysis of body sample
s 42A ins Ord1985-51 s 8
am A2001-44 amdt 1.3680, amdt 1.3681; A2010-47 s 76, s 77;
A2013-19 amdt 3.400
Effect of noncompliance—refusal to give sample of breath
s 42B ins Ord1985-51 s 8
am A1990-64 s 14; A2001-44 amdts 1.3682-1.3684; A2010-47
s 78, s 79
Effect of noncompliance—refusal to give sample of oral fluid
s 42C ins A2010-27 s 29
am A2010-47 s 80, s 81
Oral evidence about part 7 certificate
s 43 hdg sub A2010-47 s 82
s 43 am A1992-63; A1997-51 s 12; A1999-79 sch 3; A2010-47
s 83, s 84; A2012-21 amdt 3.137; A2013-19 amdt 3.394
Rehabilitation programs
pt 8 hdg sub A1997-51 s 13
om A2010-47 s 85
Approval of programs
s 44 am Ord1989-38 sch
sub A1997-51 s 13
am A1999-79 sch 3; A2001-44 amdt 1.3685, amdt 1.3686
om A2010-47 s 85
Conditions
s 44A ins A1997-51 s 13
om A2001-44 amdt 1.3687
Review of administrative appeals tribunal
s 44B ins A1997-51 s 13
Requirement for screening test before arrest
s 45 hdg sub A2013-19 amdt 3.395
s 45 am Ord1985-51 sch; Ord1989-23 s 10 (2); A1992-63 sch;
A2006-23 amdt 1.278; A2010-47 s 86, s 87
Penalty for escaping from custody
s 46 am Ord1985-51 sch; A1992-63 s 8 (2); A1994-81 sch
om A2010-47 s 88
Right of arrested person to medical examination
s 47 am Ord1985-51 sch; Ord1987-9; A1992-63 s 8 (3); A1997-51
s 14; A1999-79 sch 3; A2004-10 s 49; A2014-21 s 19;
A2018-42 amdt 1.35; A2025-29 amdt 3.290
Stopping, search and detaining—Crimes Act, s 207 and s 209
s 47A ins A2010-27 s 30
am A2010-47 s 89
Police may direct person not to drive
s 47B ins A2010-47 s 90
Conducting alcohol-related tests and drug-related tests at same time
s 47C ins A2010-47 s 90
am A2025-29 amdt 3.291, amdt 3.292
When police officer may move person’s motor vehicle
s 48 am A1992-63 s 8 (2)
om A1997-51 s 15
ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2011-15 s 67
Default term of imprisonment
s 49 am A1992-63 sch; A2013-19 amdt 3.400
References to Motor Traffic (Alcohol and Drugs) Act etc
s 50 sub A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-44 amdt 1.3688, amdt 1.3689
Regulation-making power
s 51 sub A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-44 amdt 1.3690; A2011-15 s 68; A2013-44
amdt 3.175; A2025-29 amdt 4.154
Transitional
pt 10 hdg ins A1999-79 sch 3
om R13 LA
Expiry of s 4D (3), def relevant offence, par (g)
s 52 am Ord1989-38 sch
am A2001-27 amdt 3.12
exp 1 March 2005 (s 52)
Approved operator
s 53 ins A1999-79 sch 3
am A2001-27 amdt 3.13
exp 1 March 2002 (s 53 (2))
Transitional—Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Amendment Act 2006
pt 20 hdg ins A2006-12 s 18
Meaning of relevant commencement for pt 20
s 100 ins A2006-12 s 18
Transitional—sample taken before relevant commencement
s 101 ins A2006-12 s 18
exp 6 April 2009 (s 103 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Transitional—analyst certificates
s 102 ins A2006-12 s 18
exp 6 April 2009 (s 103 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Expiry—pt 20
s 103 ins A2006-12 s 18
Transitional—Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Legislation Amendment
Act 2010
pt 21 hdg ins A2010-47 s 91
Meaning of commencement day—pt 21
s 105 ins A2010-47 s 91
exp 1 June 2011 (s 105 (2) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Approved operator—authorisation in force before commencement day
s 106 ins A2010-47 s 91
exp 1 June 2011 (s 106 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Approved analyst—appointment in force before commencement day
s 107 ins A2010-47 s 91
exp 1 June 2011 (s 107 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Approved laboratory—approval in force before commencement day
s 108 ins A2010-47 s 91
exp 1 June 2011 (s 108 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Transitional regulations
s 109 ins A2010-47 s 91
Expiry—pt 21
s 110 ins A2010-47 s 91
Transitional—Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2016
pt 22 hdg ins A2016-3 s 11
Meaning of commencement day—pt 22
s 111 ins A2016-3 s 11
Existing automatic driver licence disqualification
s 112 ins A2016-3 s 11
Expiry—pt 22
s 113 ins A2016-3 s 11
Drugs
sch 1 hdg am A2025-29 amdt 3.293
sch 1 ins Ord1985-51 s 9
renum as sch R5 LRA
renum as sch 1 A2001-27 amdt 3.14