Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug (DUI)

What the Law states - Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug (DUI)

Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 49

Offences involving alcohol or other drugs

49. Offences involving alcohol or other drugs

(1) A person is guilty of an offence if he or she-

(a) drives a motor vehicle or is in charge of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of any drug to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the motor vehicle.


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