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In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Katoomba Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Katoomba Local Court, at 5–11 Civic Place, hears drink and drug driving charges from across the upper Blue Mountains. We assist clients at Katoomba 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: Katoomba Local Court, 5–11 Civic Place, Katoomba NSW 2780. Phone 1300 679 272. Registry 9am–1pm and 2pm–4pm, Monday to Friday.
Journey: roadside test, court attendance notice, first mention, plea, sentence, then relicensing.
Law: NSW Road Transport Act 2013. Mid range and above, even a first offence, is a mandatory interlock offence.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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How does a Katoomba drink driving case unfold?

A Katoomba matter follows a set path. Knowing what comes next lets you make the right decision at each step rather than finding out on the day.

Step 1 – At the roadside

Police stop you for a random breath test, or after a crash or a driving observation. A positive screening test leads to a breath analysis at the station or in a mobile unit. The analysis reading decides the charge: novice (under 0.02, for learners and P-platers), special (0.02 to under 0.05, for drivers such as heavy vehicle and public passenger drivers), low (0.05 to under 0.08), mid (0.08 to under 0.15) or high (0.15 or more), under section 110 of the Road Transport Act 2013.

For a first low, novice or special range offence, police may issue a penalty notice instead of a court attendance notice. That means a fine and a 3-month suspension, with no court date and no conviction (TfNSW penalties).

Step 2 – The days after the charge

For mid range, high range, DUI and some other charges, police can suspend your licence immediately until the case is finished (RTA s 224). You can appeal that suspension to the Local Court, but it is only lifted if there are exceptional circumstances (s 268(5)); see our NSW licence suspension appeal guide.

This is also the time to get advice about the plea, check the police facts and start collecting material for sentence.

Step 3 – The first court date

Your court attendance notice gives a date at Katoomba Local Court. At the first mention, you plead guilty or not guilty, or ask for an adjournment to get advice or prepare. If you plead guilty, the Magistrate may sentence you on the same day, or adjourn the sentence so you can complete a program or obtain reports.

Step 4 – Preparing for sentence

The Magistrate decides the penalty based on your reading, the manner of driving, your record and your circumstances. Useful material includes:

the NSW Traffic Offenders Program certificate;
character references from people who know about the charge;
evidence of your need to drive (work, family, medical appointments);
a drug and alcohol assessment, where relevant.

Step 5 – Sentence

The court can fine you, disqualify you, make an interlock order, impose a community-based order or, in serious cases, imprisonment. In the right case the court can deal with you under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, without a conviction and without disqualification. That is not available if you had a section 10 for a similar offence in the last 5 years (RTA s 203). Our guide to avoiding a conviction for drink driving in NSW explains the factors.

Step 6 – After court

When the disqualification ends you apply to Transport for NSW to be relicensed. If you received an interlock order, you then drive with an interlock for the minimum period. Two offences within 5 years also mean passing the Driver Knowledge Test.

What penalties can Katoomba Local Court impose?

Here are the key figures for a first offence ($110 per penalty unit):

Novice, special and low range: up to 20 penalty units ($2,200); 6 months' disqualification (3 months minimum).
Mid range: up to 20 penalty units and/or 9 months' prison; interlock order with 3 to 6 months' disqualification, then at least 12 months on an interlock.
High range and DUI: up to 30 penalty units ($3,300) and/or 18 months' prison; interlock order (for DUI, where alcohol was involved) with 6 to 9 months' disqualification, then at least 24 months on an interlock.

Our NSW drink driving penalties guide has the full tables, including repeat offences, and the NSW alcohol interlock guide explains how interlock works and the narrow exemption grounds. Drug driving is different again; see our NSW drug driving guide.

Why do licence decisions weigh so heavily in the Blue Mountains?

You may commute down the Great Western Highway to Penrith or Sydney, or work in tourism and hospitality with late or early shifts. Public transport is limited outside the train line, and winter brings fog and ice on mountain roads. Losing a licence can mean losing a job. The court will consider this, but only if it is supported by evidence such as an employer letter or travel times.

Which courts are near Katoomba?

Lithgow Local Court drink driving – corner Bridge and Mort Streets, about 30 km
Penrith DUI matters – 64–72 Henry Street, about 36 km. The courthouse is closed for refurbishment from 21 December 2026. Penrith Local Court sits at Parramatta Courthouse until Friday 12 March 2027, and Penrith reopens on Monday 15 March 2027 (Local Court of NSW notice, checked 20 Oct 2026)
Mount Druitt drink driving charges – 59 North Parade, about 47 km

For other courts, see our NSW courts we attend directory.

Case Study & Video Reviews

Katoomba DUI Lawyer Shares How Cases Get Dismissed Published 2025-08-17.

Katoomba Court DUI Lawyer get Mid Range DUI dismissed with a CRO Published 2023-07-08.

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Katoomba drink driving FAQs

Where is Katoomba Local Court and what are its hours?

Katoomba Local Court is at 5–11 Civic Place, Katoomba NSW 2780 (PO Box 209). According to the Local Court of NSW, the registry is open 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, and phone enquiries on 1300 679 272 are taken from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Does Katoomba court have video link facilities?

Yes. The official list shows audio visual link (AVL) facilities in court room 1. Whether you can appear by AVL depends on your matter and the court's directions.

Will I be sentenced on my first court date?

Often, if you plead guilty and your material is ready. If you need time to complete the Traffic Offenders Program or gather references, the matter can usually be adjourned for sentence.

Is a penalty notice better than going to court?

It depends. A penalty notice for a first low, novice or special range offence means no conviction and a 3-month suspension. In court you face a longer disqualification if convicted, but may be eligible for a section 10. Advice before you decide is important, because the options are different once you elect to go to court.

Can I challenge an immediate licence suspension at Katoomba?

You can appeal a police immediate suspension to the Local Court. Under section 268(5) of the Road Transport Act 2013, the court can only lift or vary the suspension if there are exceptional circumstances, and it does not take into account the circumstances of the alleged offence. The appeal must be made before the charge itself is decided (s 268(6)).

Sources and date checked

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

Local Court of NSW – Court locations K (Katoomba) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Local Court of NSW – Court locations L, M, P (Lithgow, Mt Druitt, Penrith) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – current version for 1 October 2026 (ss 108, 110, 203, 205, 209–212, 224) — checked 20 Oct 2026
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) – s 10 — 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

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

Katoomba Local Court — court details

Katoomba Local Court

Street: 5–11 Civic Place, Katoomba NSW 2780
Postal: PO Box 209, Katoomba NSW 2780
Phone: 1300 679 272
Registry hours: Registry 9.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm; telephone 8.30am – 4.30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday
Facilities: Audio visual link (AVL) facilities in court room 1

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Local Court of NSW, Court locations – K (localcourt.nsw.gov.au), saved 19 Oct 2026. These are the court registry's details, not Boorman Lawyers office details. Check your court papers for your listing time and courtroom.

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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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