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Blacktown DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Blacktown Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Blacktown Local Court at 1 Kildare Road, near Blacktown station, hears drink and drug driving charges from across Sydney's west. We assist clients at Blacktown Local Court by appearing at court mentions, guilty pleas and sentencing hearings, preparing comprehensive sentencing submissions and character reference material, advising on licence disqualification periods and mandatory alcohol interlock rules under New South Wales law, and preparing Section 10 non-conviction applications.

Court: Blacktown Local Court, 1 Kildare Road, Blacktown NSW 2148. Phone 1300 679 272. Registry 8.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Disqualification: automatic on conviction for every PCA, DUI and drug presence offence (RTA s 205).
Section 10: can avoid a conviction and disqualification, but not twice for a similar offence within 5 years.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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Will I lose my licence if I am convicted at Blacktown?

Yes. Disqualification is automatic for every drink driving, DUI and drug presence conviction in NSW. What the court controls is how long, within limits, and whether there is a conviction at all.

Section 205 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (RTA, NSW legislation) means that a first novice, special or low range conviction brings 6 months off the road. The magistrate can reduce that to 3 months, but not below. For a first mid range, high range, DUI or refusal conviction, the court must make an interlock order instead (see below). If it makes an exemption order, the disqualification is longer: 12 months (minimum 6) for mid range, and 3 years (minimum 12 months) for high range and DUI.

The only way a conviction-based disqualification is avoided is a section 10 order, explained further down.

Can police stop me driving before my court date?

It depends on the charge. For a mid range, high range, DUI or refusal charge, police can suspend your licence on the spot. For a first low range charge, they usually cannot, unless they issue a penalty notice with a suspension.

An immediate suspension notice (RTA s 224) takes effect when it is handed to you and normally lasts until the charge is finished. You can appeal to the Local Court under s 268, but the court will only lift it in exceptional circumstances, and long commutes on the M4 or M7 are not enough on their own. If you were not suspended, you can keep driving lawfully until the court date, but any further offence makes your position much worse.

Is a penalty notice the end of it?

Yes, if you accept it. A first novice, special or low range offence, or a first drug presence offence, can be dealt with by penalty notice: a fine and a 3-month licence suspension, with no court case and no conviction (TfNSW).

You can elect to take the notice to court, where a section 10 becomes possible. But the court can also impose a higher fine and the full 6-month disqualification. A penalty notice still counts as an earlier offence for 5 years if you are caught again (RTA s 9).

Does my reading change everything?

Yes. Your breath analysis reading sets the range, and the range sets the maximum penalty and whether an interlock applies.

Range	Reading	First offence maximum	Licence on conviction
Novice	Above 0 and under 0.02 (learner, provisional, unlicensed)	$2,200	6 months, reducible to 3
Special	0.02 to under 0.05 (heavy vehicle, bus, taxi, dangerous goods)	$2,200	6 months, reducible to 3
Low	0.05 to under 0.08	$2,200	6 months, reducible to 3
Mid	0.08 to under 0.15	$2,200 and/or 9 months' prison	Interlock order: 3–6 months off, then 12 months or more on an interlock
High	0.15 or more	$3,300 and/or 18 months' prison	Interlock order: 6–9 months off, then 24 months or more on an interlock

A penalty unit is $110 (Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 s 17). DUI under s 112 and refusing breath analysis carry the same first-offence maximum and interlock order as high range. Our penalty tables for NSW drink driving give the second-offence figures, and our guide to NSW drink driving offences explains each charge.

Is the interlock optional?

No. For a first mid range, high range, DUI or refusal conviction, and for any second drink driving offence within 5 years, the court must make an interlock order unless it makes an exemption order.

The interlock order has two parts: a short disqualification, then a minimum period in which you may only drive a car fitted with an approved interlock (RTA ss 209–212). The grounds for an exemption are tight – for instance, having no vehicle the device could go in, or a medical condition that rules it out – and an exemption brings the longer disqualification under s 205. If you do not enter the program after an interlock order, you stay disqualified for 5 years. Transport for NSW publishes interlock costs and provider details. Our NSW interlock explainer covers what to tell the court.

Can I avoid a conviction?

It depends. Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 lets the court dismiss the charge or make a conditional release order without recording a conviction. That means no disqualification and no interlock.

Under section 10, the magistrate weighs your character, record, age, health and mental condition, how serious the offence was, and any extenuating circumstances. Lower readings, short drives, no crash, a clean record and strong material all help. It is not available if you had a section 10 for a similar major offence in the previous 5 years (RTA s 203). Read more on no-conviction outcomes for NSW drink driving.

Can I get a licence to drive to work?

No. NSW has no work or hardship licence for a drink or drug driving disqualification. After an interlock order, you can drive with an interlock once the off-road period ends.

For people who commute from Blacktown to work sites across Western Sydney, that is often the most important practical point. It is why the length of the disqualification, and whether a section 10 is realistic, matter so much. It is also why driving during a disqualification is a serious mistake: it is a separate offence with its own penalties, explained on our NSW disqualified driving page.

Is drug driving treated differently?

Yes, in one key way. For the presence offence, police do not need to prove you were affected. Finding cannabis, methylamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine in your oral fluid, blood or urine is enough.

A first offence under s 111 carries a fine of up to $2,200 and an automatic 6-month disqualification, reducible to 3 months, or a penalty notice in some cases. A second offence within 5 years raises the maximum to $3,300 and the disqualification to 12 months, reducible to 6. Driving under the influence of a drug is a separate and more serious charge. The figures are on our drug driving penalties page.

Should I plead guilty?

It depends on the evidence. If the facts are right and the procedure was followed, a guilty plea entered early brings a reduction in penalty. If there is a genuine issue, a not guilty plea leads to a hearing.

Common issues include whether you were actually driving, whether the breath analysis was within 2 hours of the driving, and whether police followed the testing rules. They are set out in our page on drink driving defences. Whatever you decide, read the police facts carefully and correct anything wrong before you plead.

Does preparation make a difference at Kildare Road?

Yes. The magistrate can only take into account what is put in front of the court. A plea with no material leaves little to weigh in your favour.

Useful material includes proof you completed the NSW Traffic Offenders Program, references from people who know about the charge, an employer letter, your driving record, and medical, caring or counselling documents. Bring everything printed. Arrive early: Blacktown Local Court is a short walk from Blacktown station, so if you are suspended the train is the simplest way to get there. For what happens once you are inside, read how a NSW drink driving case runs in court.

Which courts are near Blacktown?

Mount Druitt Local Court – about 9 km west
Parramatta drink driving matters – about 12 km east
Penrith DUI charges – about 23 km west; Penrith Local Court is due to sit at Parramatta Courthouse from 21 December 2026 to 12 March 2027 during refurbishment

Every other court is in our NSW court list.

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Blacktown drink driving FAQs

What are the contact details for Blacktown Local Court?

The official Local Court list gives 1 Kildare Road, Blacktown NSW 2148; PO Box 217, Blacktown NSW 2148; phone 1300 679 272; fax (02) 9672 2666. The registry and phone lines are open 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. AVL facilities are available in Courtrooms 1, 2 and 3.

What do I need to take to Kildare Road?

Take the court attendance notice and photo ID, plus any suspension notice police gave you. Add the printed references (signed, dated), the program certificate and anything from your employer or doctor.

Will my case finish on the first day?

It can, if you plead guilty and are ready. If you need time to finish a program or collect references, the magistrate may adjourn the case.

Can I go to jail for drink driving at Blacktown?

Prison is available for mid range, high range, DUI and refusal charges, and for repeat offences. It is generally kept for serious cases, such as very high readings, crashes or a poor record.

Does an old penalty notice make this a second offence?

Yes, if it was for a drink or drug driving offence within 5 years before the new conviction. That raises the maximums and brings an interlock order for every drink driving range.

Sources and date checked

Sources and references for this page, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Local Court of NSW – Court locations B (Blacktown) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – current version (ss 9, 110, 111, 112, 203, 205, 209–212, 224, 268) — checked 20 Oct 2026
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) – s 10; s 17 (penalty unit $110) — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Drink and drug driving penalties — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Alcohol Interlock Program — checked 20 Oct 2026
Local Court of NSW – Penrith Courthouse refurbishment notice (Penrith sits at Parramatta 21 Dec 2026 – 12 Mar 2027) — checked 20 Oct 2026

This page is general information about New South Wales law only. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts.

Blacktown Local Court — court details

Blacktown Local Court

Street: 1 Kildare Road, Blacktown NSW 2148
Postal: PO Box 217, Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: 1300 679 272
Registry hours: Registry and telephone 8.30am – 4.30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday
Facilities: Audio visual link (AVL) facilities in Courtrooms 1, 2 and 3

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What to have ready

Court & next listing date: Which court is on your paperwork and when your matter is listed.
Charge or reading (if known): Tell us the charge or reading if you have it — you do not need your full police facts yet.
Work & driving needs: Let us know if you rely on your licence for work or family responsibilities.

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