Yes. Whether you are given a penalty notice (also known as a fine) and an on-the-spot 3 month driver licence suspension for novice range, special range or low range drink driving, or a court attendance notice for mid range or high range drink driving, you can appeal to the Local Court for what’s known as a ‘non-conviction order’ which, if granted, means you will not have a licence disqualification (aka a drink driving ban) or be given a fine.
If you are given a court attendance and are not able to achieve a non-conviction order in the local court, you have a right to appeal the decision to the district court.
This is known as a ‘severity appeal’.
Your lawyer will be able to advise you on the prospects of successfully appealing your drink driving ban.