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Drink Driving Offences: Novice Range Pca

by Kristen White Blogger
Drink driving is one of the most common offences in Australia, however, it is also one of the most penalised offences. There are a number of different types of drink driving offences an individual can be charged with. This article will discuss details of novice range drink driving offences.

Generally, the word novice is defined as a “person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc. in which he or she is placed”. The synonym for novice is beginner. It must be noted that in legal terms the offence of novice range PCA is committed by a person who is the holder of either a learner licence or provisional licence who drives a motor vehicle on a public road with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.00 and up to 0.019. In a broad sense the novice range PCA offence usually applies to those who have special licences such as a learner’s licence, P1 licence or P2 licence. In addition, the charge is also applicable to any person driving without a valid licence including suspended and disqualified drivers.

The maximum penalty associated with the offence of novice range PCA is dependent upon whether a person is a first offender or repeat offender. The starting point in sentencing would be for a criminal conviction to be recorded, a fine to be imposed and the offender’s licence to be disqualified for six months.

Many enquire as to whether a novice range PCA offence results in a criminal conviction on your record. The answer to this is yes because drink driving is considered to be a serious offence. The novice range PCA is considered to be particularly serious because of the zero alcohol limit to the drivers it applies to.

It must be noted that having a criminal conviction recorded is a very serious thing. This is mainly because many employers carry out background checks on potential employees as a part of their standard recruitment process which includes a police check. If you have a criminal conviction recorded this may impact the potential employer’s decision as to whether or not to employ you.

With regards to some careers and professions if an individual has a criminal conviction he or she may need to be reported to a regulating body. For example, a member of the legal profession must report any criminal convictions to the relevant law society and they will determine as to whether that legal practitioner should be allowed to continue to practice law. In addition, it must be noted that a criminal conviction stays on your record for a minimum period of 10 years. Other aspects of your life that may be affected by a criminal conviction are those with regards to future overseas travel. As a part of the visa process you may be required to disclose any criminal convictions and depending on the policy of the country that you wish to visit your visa may or may not be granted based on your criminal record.

If you are being charged with a novice range PCA offence seek out Sydney drink driving lawyers for legal advice and representation.

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