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Woy Woy DUI Lawyers

In shortBoorman Lawyers are experienced, dedicated drink driving, drug driving and DUI lawyers who regularly appear at Woy Woy Local Court and represent clients facing alcohol, drug and serious traffic charges at this courthouse. Woy Woy Local Court at 78–80 Blackwall Road is open weekdays and hears drink and drug driving charges from the Peninsula and the southern Central Coast. We assist clients at Woy Woy 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: Woy Woy Local Court, 78–80 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256. Phone (02) 4344 0111 or 1300 679 272. Registry 9.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. AVL available.
Travel plan: train, bus, ferry and lifts. The court looks for a concrete, believable plan.
Law: NSW Road Transport Act 2013. Mid range and above means a mandatory interlock order. There is no work licence.

New South Wales law · law checked 20 Oct 2026

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What should you prepare first?

A Traffic Offenders Program, after confirming the court accepts the course.
Two or three references from people who know about the charge.
An employer letter covering hours, travel and how the job would be managed.
Your written transport plan, using the Peninsula transport options below.
Counselling or GP evidence, if relevant.
For mid range and above, an interlock plan covering installer, cost and servicing.

A guilty plea is taken into account at sentence (CSPA s 22). If you think the facts or the testing are wrong, get advice before entering a plea.

What does losing your licence look like on the Peninsula?

If you live in Woy Woy, Ettalong or Umina, the car may be how you get to work, school pick-ups and the shops. If you are convicted of a drink or drug driving offence, you will lose your licence for at least a few months. Plan for that from the start, for two reasons. You will have to live with it, and a magistrate who can see a realistic plan is more likely to accept that the disqualification can be managed safely.

What are the options without a car?

Need	Options to look at	What to put in writing for the court
Commuting to Sydney or Newcastle	The Central Coast & Newcastle Line train from Woy Woy station	Your work hours against train times, and any shifts outside those times
Local work and trades	Lifts with workmates, bus routes, an apprentice or offsider driving	Employer letter on how the job will be covered
School and family	Partner or family roster, buses, walking	Who will do which run
Ferry and water access	Ferry services from Ettalong and Empire Bay	Where it fits your routine
Medical appointments	Family, community transport, rideshare	Any regular appointments

Being close to public transport cuts both ways. It makes a disqualification easier to manage, and the court may give hardship arguments less weight as a result. Hardship still counts when it is specific and backed by documents, such as shift work outside train hours, tools and site work, or caring responsibilities.

How long would you be off the road?

On conviction for a first offence:

Novice, special or low range PCA, or drug presence: 6 months, which the court can reduce to 3. The fine is up to $2,200, with no jail.
Mid range (0.08 to under 0.15): up to $2,200 and/or 9 months, and a compulsory interlock order: 3 to 6 months disqualified, then at least 12 months driving with a device.
High range or alcohol DUI: up to $3,300 and/or 18 months, and an interlock order: 6 to 9 months disqualified, then at least 24 months with the device.
Mid or high range with an illicit drug (s 111A): higher ceilings ($3,300 and 18 months, or $5,500 and 2 years) and a mandatory interlock order.

A disqualification starts on the day of conviction unless the court orders a later start (Road Transport Act 2013 s 207A). Repeat offences within 5 years carry more, and a past penalty notice counts (s 9(2A)). See our NSW drink driving penalties guide, the Transport for NSW summary and our NSW drink driving offences guide.

Is there any way to keep driving?

NSW has no work licence or hardship licence for drink or drug driving. The routes that do exist are narrow:

Before court: if police suspended you on the spot (s 224), only a successful appeal on exceptional circumstances lifts the suspension (s 268). See our licence suspension appeal guide.
At sentence: the court can reduce the automatic disqualification for lower-range and drug presence offences, but not below the minimum.
No conviction: under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, a dismissal or conditional release order without conviction means no automatic disqualification. It is not available if you had one for a similar offence in the past 5 years (RTA s 203). See our no conviction guide.
Interlock: for mid range and above, complying with the interlock order is how you get back on the road. If you never join the program, you face a 5-year disqualification. See our NSW interlock guide.

How do you get to court on Blackwall Road?

If you have been suspended, you cannot drive yourself. Woy Woy station is in the town centre, and the court is on Blackwall Road. Allow time to arrive early, find the list and wait. Bring someone who can drive you home in case you are disqualified on the day. The registry is open 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, on (02) 4344 0111 or 1300 679 272.

What about drug driving on the Coast?

Under s 111, driving with THC, methylamphetamine, MDMA or cocaine in your system is an offence whether or not you were affected. A roadside oral fluid test is usually followed by laboratory confirmation, so the charge may arrive weeks later. If impairment is alleged, the charge may be DUI under s 112. Our NSW drug driving guide explains the difference.

Which courts are near Woy Woy?

The nearest courts on this site are Gosford (about 7 km), Wyong (about 24 km), Hornsby (about 32 km) and Manly (about 35 km). Attend the court named on your notice. More is on NSW traffic law.

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Woy Woy drink driving FAQs

Where is Woy Woy Local Court?

At 78–80 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256. Phone (02) 4344 0111 or 1300 679 272; the registry is open 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Mail goes to PO Box 1, Woy Woy NSW 2256.

My job is in Sydney and I take the train. Does that help or hurt?

Both. It shows you can keep working while disqualified, which supports a safe plan. It may also mean the court gives less weight to transport hardship.

Can I ask for the disqualification to start later?

The court can order a later start (s 207A), but the default is the day of conviction. Ask your lawyer whether there is a proper basis to ask for a later start.

I'm on P-plates. What limit applied?

No alcohol at all. Under 0.02 is the novice range, and 0.02 to under 0.05 is the special range. At 0.05 or more, the ordinary ranges apply.

Can I appear by AVL?

The official list shows AVL facilities at Woy Woy. Using them needs the court's permission.

Sources and date checked

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

Local Court of NSW – Court locations W (Woy Woy) — checked 19 Oct 2026
Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) – current version (ss 9, 54, 110, 111, 111A, 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

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

Woy Woy Local Court — court details

Woy Woy Local Court

Street: 78–80 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Postal: PO Box 1, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Phone: (02) 4344 0111 or 1300 679 272
Registry hours: Registry and telephone 9.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Days open: Monday to Friday
Facilities: Audio visual link (AVL) facilities

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Local Court of NSW, Court locations – W (localcourt.nsw.gov.au), saved 19 Oct 2026. Official fax (02) 4344 4831. 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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