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Milton DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Milton Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Milton Local Court on the Princes Highway hears drink and drug driving charges from the Milton–Ulladulla area, but the official list shows it opening only on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of each month. We assist clients at Milton 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: Milton Local Court, Princes Highway, Milton NSW 2538. Phone (02) 4478 2450 or 1300 679 272. Open 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday; registry 9am–1pm and 2pm–3.30pm.
  • Post: PO Box 94, Milton NSW 2538.
  • Law: s 205 automatic disqualification; mandatory interlock for mid range and above; no work licence.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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Milton Local Court on the Princes Highway, New South Wales, with the Boorman Lawyers logo and phone number 1300 941 900
What's on this page

Is Milton Local Court open every week?

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: older listings, including the current Boorman Lawyers page, say the court opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with Fridays by appointment.

What the official list says: Milton Local Court on the Princes Highway opens on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month. Registry and phone hours on those days are 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm, on (02) 4478 2450 or 1300 679 272. Plan any paperwork around those dates, and check your court attendance notice for the exact listing.

"If I feel fine the next morning, I'm fine to drive."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: a night's sleep feels like a reset, and many people stopped on the Princes Highway around Ulladulla or Burrill Lake on a weekend morning say exactly this.

What the law says: the offence is about the concentration in your breath or blood, not how you feel. Under s 110 of the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) the ranges are novice (any reading under 0.02 for learner, provisional and unlicensed drivers), special (0.02 to under 0.05 for heavy vehicle, bus, taxi and dangerous goods drivers), low (0.05 to under 0.08), mid (0.08 to under 0.15) and high (0.15 or more). The body clears alcohol slowly, at roughly one standard drink an hour, so a late night can leave you over the limit well into the next day.

"A first offence just means a fine."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: some first offenders receive a penalty notice and never see a court.

What the law says: a conviction brings automatic disqualification under s 205. For a first offence:

  • novice, special or low range: up to $2,200 and 6 months off the road, which can be cut to 3;
  • mid range: up to $2,200 and/or 9 months' jail, 3 to 6 months off, then at least 12 months on an interlock;
  • high range, driving under the influence or refusing a test: up to $3,300 and/or 18 months, 6 to 9 months off, then at least 24 months on an interlock;
  • illicit drug present: up to $2,200 and 6 months off, reducible to 3.

The penalty notice route exists only for a first novice, special, low range or drug presence offence and only at police discretion: a fine and a 3-month suspension. It still counts as an offence for 5 years. The complete schedule is on our Road Transport Act penalties page.

"The interlock is something you can sign up for if you want your licence back sooner."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: the interlock does let people drive again sooner than a long disqualification would.

What the law says: for mid range, high range, drug-impaired driving and refusal, the interlock is a mandatory order, not an option. The only way around it is an exemption order under s 212, which comes with a longer disqualification instead. The device period begins after the disqualification. More in our mandatory interlock explainer.

"Country magistrates give you a work licence if you need to drive."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: in some other parts of Australia, restricted licences for work do exist.

What the law says: NSW has no work licence for drink or drug driving disqualifications, at Milton or anywhere else. An employer letter is still useful, because it shows the effect of a conviction, but it cannot create a licence.

"Nobody walks out of Milton without a conviction."

Rating: Partly.

Why it sounds right: most people who plead guilty are convicted.

What the law says: a magistrate may use section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 to dismiss the charge or impose a conditional release order without recording a conviction. If that happens, there is no s 205 disqualification and no interlock. But it becomes harder as the reading rises, and s 203 of the Road Transport Act bars a second s 10 for a major offence within 5 years. References, an employer letter and a completed Traffic Offenders Program help. See how s 10 works for drink driving.

"Police can't take your licence until the court decides."

Rating: Partly.

Why it sounds right: for lower-range charges, you usually do keep driving until court.

What the law says: for mid range, high range, drug-impaired driving and refusal, police may hand you an immediate suspension notice under s 224, effective until the case ends. With a court that opens only twice a month, that can mean a long wait. A Local Court appeal under s 268 succeeds only in exceptional circumstances; see our roadside suspension appeals page.

"A drug test only catches you if you're high."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: drink driving depends on a level, so people assume drug driving does too.

What the law says: s 111 makes it an offence to drive with THC, methylamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine present at all, without proof of impairment. A medicinal cannabis prescription is not currently a defence. Driving under the influence under s 112 is the separate impairment charge, with heavier penalties. See NSW drug driving law.

A 2026 change is coming. The Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Act 2026 (NSW) passed in September 2026 but, as at 21 October 2026, has not commenced. Until it starts, the drug presence offence applies to prescribed THC in the same way.

"A second offence is only counted if it's at court."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: a penalty notice is not a conviction.

What the law says: any earlier drink or drug driving offence within 5 years (s 9) counts, including one dealt with by penalty notice. A second offence lifts every penalty and brings an interlock order at every range.

"Pleading not guilty is pointless."

Rating: Partly.

Why it sounds right: most drink driving charges end in a guilty plea.

What the law says: a breath analysis generally must happen within 2 hours of driving and follow Schedule 3, and whether you were driving at all can be disputed. Where the evidence is weak, a defence may be open. Read challenging the evidence and the court steps from start to finish.

"With the court only open twice a month, there's no rush to prepare."

Rating: Myth.

Why it sounds right: the first listing at Milton may be several weeks after the charge, which feels like plenty of time.

What the law says: nothing in the Act requires early preparation, but the material a magistrate weighs takes time to gather. References need to be written, signed and dated by people who know about the charge. A Traffic Offenders Program course has set start dates and may involve travel to Ulladulla or Nowra. Counselling letters need a few sessions behind them. And because the registry is only staffed on open days, a document or form you need from it may not be available the week you want it. If you are on an immediate suspension, every week of delay is another week off the road.

Where is the court and how do you contact it?

Princes Highway, Milton NSW 2538; postal PO Box 94, Milton NSW 2538; phone (02) 4478 2450 or 1300 679 272. Registry and phones 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm on open days. AVL facilities are available. The official list does not give a street number.

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Milton drink driving FAQs

What days does Milton Local Court open?

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of each month, according to the official list.

What is the phone number?

(02) 4478 2450 or 1300 679 272, answered 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 3.30pm on open days.

Is there a work licence in NSW?

No. Disqualification means no driving at all.

Is the interlock optional for mid range?

No. It is mandatory unless the court makes an exemption order or deals with you under section 10.

Does a penalty notice count as a first offence?

Yes. It counts for 5 years.

Can I be over the limit the morning after?

Yes. Your reading depends on how much you drank and when, not on sleep.

Sources and date checked

Sources and references for this page, 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.

Milton Local Court — court details

Milton Local Court

Street
Princes Highway, Milton NSW 2538
Postal
PO Box 94, Milton NSW 2538
Phone
(02) 4478 2450 or 1300 679 272
Registry hours
Registry and telephone 9.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Days open
1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month
Facilities
Audio visual link (AVL) facilities available
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