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Driving under the influence (DUI) is the crime or offense of driving, operating, or being in control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs (including recreational drugs and those prescribed by physicians), to a level that renders the driver incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.

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    NSW What does "permanent stay" in DUI case mean?

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    VIC DUI charge in WA but Vic licence

    Hi all, I have just been charged with drink driving while on a weekend trip to WA. I reside in Victoria and hold a Victorian drivers license. I received an immediate disqualification for two months and was told I will receive a court summons where I believe a minimum 7 month disqualification...
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    TAS dui enquiry driving in question

    dec i was pulled over for a dui (thc) after the lick stick (positive thc) was taken to the hospital for blood test. I asked the officer if he was going to drive me home or take me back to the car. he told me that having come back it probably wouldn't be ok for me to drive. however on the way...
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    QLD Will DUI Appear on National Police Check?

    Hi there, I'm from the UK and 3.5 years ago when I was backpacking in Queensland, Australia, I was charged with drink driving. I was 0.055 and got a one month ban and $600 fine. It was a stupid mistake that I'd forgotten about. I'm now finishing my 23 months backpacking in New Zealand and I...
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    VIC First DUI - Does It Take Long to Get Results?

    Hi there, I was pulled over in early June and tested positive for methamphetamine. It's a first DUI for me and last! I wasn't on the drug when I was driving. I tried it for the first time few days before and thought it wouldn't be in my system; I was wrong :( Anyway, the officer said the lab...
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    NSW What Statute Does DUI Fall Under?

    Hi, What statute does driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol fall under in Traffic Law? Thank you
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    VIC Will DUI Appear on Police Check?

    Hi, I have some queries regarding a DUI I received in January 2016. I had a BAC of 0.086 and this was my first ever offence. I was not required to go to court and as far as I can tell, I haven't been given a conviction (although I am not sure of this). I live in Victoria so my case is managed...
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    WA Will DUI Appear on Police Clearance?

    Good Morning, I was stupid enough to drive after having a bottle of wine with my dinner yesterday. I was pulled over because of the 'sporty' nature of my car. I blew 0.122. I work in Panama and need to renew my National Police Clearance each year and I am worried that a DUI will appear, is this...
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    NSW First Offence DUI - Take Character Reference to Court?

    Hi, I was charged with DUI med range, first offence. I have been advised to attend court and represent myself. If I obtain some character references, do you have to present them to the court prior to the hearing date or just take them along with you? Thanks very much
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    NSW Charges of Low Range DUI Dismissed - Still on Record?

    8 years ago, I was charged with a low range DUI offence - proved dismissed. I am trying to get a drivers job and this offence shows on my record, which is contrary to what I was told. My National Polic Check shows 'no disclosable court outcomes or pending charges'. What gives?
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