What is the legal BAC Limit in Australia?
Luckily the rules of alcohol limits while driving are pretty consistent across all states in Australia. In particular in relation to Full License holders in standard Vehicles, Probationary / Provisional drivers and Learners.
Australia BAC limit for Different License Types
| License Type | Australian BAC Limit |
|---|---|
Full Licenses Holder, Standard Private Vehicle | All full licenses Holder driving a regular sized private vehicles is 0.05 BAC limit across all states. |
Probationary / Provisional or Learner Drivers | Have a 0 BAC requirement across all states. |
Interlock Restricted Drivers | If you have an Interlock Condition on your Licenses, you are held to a 0 BAC limit across all states and can only drive a vehicle with an approved alcohol interlock device installed. |
Special cases : What the legal BAC limit may differ
If any of the following apply to you, then your alcohol limits may differ across states.
- Holders of special licenses
- Driving Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Public Vehicles (Buses, Taxi, Rideshare)
- Driving a vehicle carrying dangerous goods
- Driving a motorcycle
- Emergency Vehicles
- Have previously been convicted of drinking while driving offences
Find out more about alcohol driving limits in your state.