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Lockhart River alcohol limits
Call 1300 789 000
for more information about the alcohol limits.
The restricted area is the Lockhart River Shire and includes all public and private places.
Travellers using Frenchmen's Road and Portland Roads Road to go to Iron Range National Park, Cape Weymouth and Chilli Beach can carry alcohol in their vehicle using the 'bona fide traveller' exemption. However, you must be able to prove your destination is not Lockhart River.
Alcohol restrictions
No alcohol is allowed in Lockhart River Shire, including home-brewed alcohol and home-brew equipment.
Penalties
Maximum penalties for possessing alcohol in Lockhart River:
- first offence $37,500
- second offence $52,500 and/or 6 months imprisonment
- third offence $75,000 and/or 18 months imprisonment
Vehicles found carrying alcohol in the restricted area may be confiscated.
It is also an offence to attempt to bring alcohol into the restricted area.The maximum penalty is $37,500.
A maximum penalty of $19,000 will apply to offenders who:
- possess a home-brew kit or a component of a home-brew kit
- possess equipment or a component of equipment that is being used or has been used to brew alcohol
- possess home-brew concentrate
- supply homemade alcohol to another person in Lockhart River
These penalties apply to all people living in, travelling through, visiting or working in the restricted area.
More information
You can also call the alcohol limits information line on 1300 789 000.
Last reviewed: 01 September 2009
