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Kyogle DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Kyogle Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Kyogle Local Court in Geneva Street opens only on the second and third Friday of each month, and its mail goes through Lismore. NSW drink and drug driving law applies, including to Queensland licence holders charged in NSW. We assist clients at Kyogle 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: Kyogle Local Court, Geneva Street, Kyogle NSW 2474. Phone 1300 679 272. Open the second and third Friday of each month.
Post: c/- PO Box 18, Lismore NSW 2480. Registry 9.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 3.30pm on open days.
Law: NSW Road Transport Act 2013. Mid range and above means a mandatory interlock order, and there is no rural exemption.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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How do you get to a Kyogle Friday sitting?

Kyogle Local Court sits on two Fridays a month: the second and the third. If you live out at Woodenbong, Bonalbo, Wiangaree or on a property up the Summerland Way, getting to Geneva Street for a morning list can take planning. Plan it as soon as you have your notice:

Who drives you? If police gave you an immediate suspension notice, you cannot drive yourself, and that may include the day of the sitting.
Who drives you home? A disqualification begins on the day of conviction unless the court orders a later start (Road Transport Act 2013 s 207A). Do not plan to drive home.
What if the matter does not finish? If it is adjourned, the next sitting may be a week or a month away.
Is everything printed? Mobile coverage in the hinterland can be patchy, so bring paper copies of every document.

What if you hold a Queensland licence?

Kyogle is close to the border, and some people charged here live or are licensed in Queensland. The charge is under NSW law and is heard in this NSW court. For NSW purposes:

an immediate suspension notice suspends your right to drive in NSW under an interstate licence (s 224(4)(b));
driving in NSW while suspended or disqualified, including under an order made in another jurisdiction, is an offence (s 54);
Transport for NSW sends information about relevant offences to your home licensing authority (s 29(3)).

This page covers NSW law only. How a NSW outcome affects a Queensland licence is a question for a Queensland lawyer.

What penalties apply?

The same as anywhere in NSW. First-offence maximums, at $110 per penalty unit:

Charge	Fine	Prison	Licence on conviction
Novice, special or low range PCA	$2,200	–	6 months automatically, reducible to 3
Illicit drug present (s 111)	$2,200	–	6 months automatically, reducible to 3
Mid range PCA (0.08 to under 0.15)	$2,200	9 months	Interlock order: 3–6 months' disqualification, then 12+ months on an interlock
High range PCA (0.15 or more)	$3,300	18 months	Interlock order: 6–9 months' disqualification, then 24+ months on an interlock
DUI (s 112)	$3,300	18 months	Interlock order if alcohol was involved, as for high range

A second offence within 5 years raises the maximums, and a penalty notice in that period counts as a prior (s 9(2A)). See our NSW drink driving penalties guide and the Transport for NSW summary. The offence categories are explained in our NSW drink driving offences guide.

How does the interlock work when you live out of town?

For a mid range, high range, alcohol DUI or refusal conviction, the court must make an interlock order. Living in a rural or remote area is not a ground for exemption. In practice:

You serve the disqualification first: 3–6 months for a first mid range offence, 6–9 months for high range.
You have the device fitted by an approved provider, then apply for an interlock licence.
You attend servicing visits. Transport for NSW sets the intervals, which are longer for remote areas. Each visit can mean a trip to a larger town.
You keep the device for at least the minimum period: 12 months for mid range, 24 months for high range. Breaches can extend it.

If you never join the program, the alternative is a 5-year disqualification. Check the Transport for NSW interlock page and our NSW alcohol interlock guide before your sentence date. The court will want to know you have a realistic plan.

Can you keep driving before the court date?

Only if you were not given an immediate suspension notice. Police can suspend you on the spot for mid range, high range, DUI, refusal and some other charges (s 224). With a court that sits two Fridays a month, the suspension can last some time. You can appeal it, but the court will lift it only if exceptional circumstances justify that (s 268). Time already spent under the suspension may be taken into account when the magistrate later sets the disqualification. See our licence suspension appeal guide.

Is there any way to avoid a conviction?

The court can deal with the charge without conviction under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, by dismissing it or making a conditional release order. If it does, the automatic disqualification and interlock order do not apply. The court weighs character, record, age, health, how serious the offence was and any extenuating circumstances. It is not available if you received a section 10 for a similar offence within the past 5 years (RTA s 203). Our no conviction guide explains more.

What about cannabis and drug driving around Kyogle?

Under s 111, driving with THC, methylamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine present is an offence even if you were not affected. THC can be detected after its effects have worn off. The roadside oral fluid test is usually confirmed by a laboratory, so a court date may come weeks after the stop. Where police allege impairment, the charge is DUI under s 112. Read our NSW drug driving guide.

Why do charges arise around Kyogle?

The Summerland Way and Bruxner Highway carry local, farm and timber traffic, and visitors come for the Border Ranges and the villages. Charges typically follow:

random breath testing on the main roads into town;
driving home from a pub, a show, a campdraft or a private function, with no taxi available;
an early start for stock work after a late night;
mobile drug testing.

The distances do not change the law, but they make losing a licence harder, and the court will want specific evidence of that.

What should you prepare for Geneva Street?

A Traffic Offenders Program completed before the sitting, after checking the court accepts it.
References from people who know about the charge, written for the court.
An employer or business letter. Cattle, timber, trade and health work often depend on a licence, and the letter should say how.
Evidence of counselling or treatment, if relevant.
A written travel and interlock plan.

A guilty plea is taken into account at sentence (CSPA s 22). If you think the facts are wrong, or the breath analysis was done more than 2 hours after the driving, raise it before you plead.

Which courts are near Kyogle?

The nearest courts on this site are Casino (about 27 km), Lismore (about 35 km), Mullumbimby (about 50 km) and Murwillumbah (about 51 km). Attend the court named on your notice. For statewide information, see NSW traffic law.

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Kyogle drink driving FAQs

When is Kyogle Local Court open?

On the second and third Friday of each month. The registry hours on those days are 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Phone 1300 679 272 (8.30am to 4.30pm). Mail goes c/- PO Box 18, Lismore NSW 2480.

My notice says Kyogle, but Lismore is open more often. Can I go there instead?

Attend the court on your notice. If there is a good reason for the matter to be heard somewhere else, raise it in advance and wait for the court's decision.

Can the court reduce my disqualification?

For low range, novice, special and drug presence offences, yes: from 6 months to no less than 3. For mid range and above, the court sets the period within the interlock order range. A section 10 outcome means no automatic disqualification.

Is there a work licence in NSW?

No. NSW has no work licence or hardship licence for drink or drug driving.

What happens if I miss my Friday?

The court can deal with the matter in your absence or issue a warrant. If you cannot attend, contact the registry or your lawyer beforehand and provide evidence of the reason.

Sources and date checked

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

Local Court of NSW – Court locations K (Kyogle) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – current version (ss 9, 29, 54, 110, 111, 112, 203, 205, 207A, 209–212, 224, 268) — checked 20 Oct 2026
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) – ss 9, 10, 22 — checked 20 Oct 2026
NSW Government (Transport for NSW) – Drink and drug driving penalties — checked 20 Oct 2026
Transport for NSW – Mandatory 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.

Kyogle Local Court — court details

Kyogle Local Court

Street: Geneva Street, Kyogle NSW 2474
Postal: c/- PO Box 18, Lismore NSW 2480
Phone: 1300 679 272
Registry hours: Registry 9.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 3.30pm; telephone 8.30am – 4.30pm
Days open: Second and third Friday of each month

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Local Court of NSW, Court locations – K (localcourt.nsw.gov.au), saved 19 Oct 2026. Official fax (02) 6681 5644. 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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