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Land Transport Act 1998

Primary responsibilities of participants in land transport system - Responsibilities concerning use of alcohol or drugs

12: Persons not to drive while under influence of alcohol or drugs

You could also call this:

“Don't drive if you've had alcohol or drugs”

You must not drive or try to drive a car if you have drunk alcohol or taken drugs. This rule applies if the alcohol or drugs (or both) make you unable to control the car properly. This rule is part of the Land Transport Act 1998, which is a law in New Zealand. It’s important to follow this rule to keep everyone safe on the roads.

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Part 2 Primary responsibilities of participants in land transport system
Responsibilities concerning use of alcohol or drugs

12Persons not to drive while under influence of alcohol or drugs

  1. A person may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of drink or a drug, or both, to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle.

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  • Section 12: amended, on , by section 10 of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).