It is an offence to drive under the influence with a child under the age of 16 present in the vehicle [Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA) s 47(1a)].
The same penalties that apply to driving under the influence apply where a child under 16 is present [s 47(1a)].
A person who is convicted of driving under the influence while a child aged under 16 is present in the vehicle will be required to undergo a drug or alcohol dependency assessment prior to reapplying for their licence at the end of the disqualification period [Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (SA) s 79B(1), (2)]. See Drug and alcohol dependency assessment for more information.
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