Previously, if a person provided a breath sample at the police station that was below 50 µg there was a statutory option to provide a urine or blood sample as an alternative. However, this statutory option was abolished on 10th April 2015 so is no longer applicable.
With a breath reading of 42 µg per 100 millilitres, if you have not been subject to a driving disqualification for a similar offence within the past 10 years, the court will impose a driving disqualification between 12 and 16 months as well as a fine. The court has the discretion to offer an opportunity to complete a drink driving rehabilitation course will can reduce the driving disqualification by up to 25% and if you enter a guilty plea at the first opportunity you will get a 33% reduction on the financial element of the sentence.