Australian Cricketer Warner Ordered to Use Breathalyser Vehicle Lock
Warner can drive again only after fitting an alcohol interlock, and the judge said children were in the car during the offence.
- On Tuesday, Waverley Local Court convicted former Australian Test cricketer David Warner of mid-range drink-driving and fined him $1,500. The 39-year-old was stopped during the Easter long weekend after attempting to swap seats with a passenger before a breath test.
- Police records show Warner returned a blood-alcohol reading of 0.104 after he attempted to avoid a random testing site in Maroubra, Sydney. The prosecutor noted the offence was aggravated because his children were present in the vehicle.
- Barrister Awais Ahmad told the court Warner's actions reflected "impaired, impulsive and frankly foolish decision-making." Prosecutors highlighted his traffic history: 10 speeding offences and three mobile phone violations, noting it "does him no favours."
- Judge Clare Farnan ordered Warner to hold an "interlock" licence for 12 months, requiring a device that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. The judge accepted it was his "first foray" into the criminal justice system.
- Ahmad argued media coverage caused significant professional damage, predicting, "He will be publicly denounced." While Judge Farnan acknowledged the offence was common, she emphasized that one poor decision on the road can carry lasting consequences.
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David Warner convicted and fined for drink-driving; Big Bash captaincy under cloud
On Easter Sunday, David Warner, ex-Australian cricketer, was penalised and ordered to install an interlock device after being convicted of mid-range drink-driving during a random breath test. The court acknowledged the significant media attention and economic consequences he might face. However, the judge highlighted the critical aspect of deterrence with children present in the vehicle.
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Cricket great David Warner, 39, was today, August 18, 2026, convicted and fined A$1,500 for mid-range drink-driving in Sydney. His lawyer argued a 'media onslaught' after the April 5, 2026 incident (BAC 0.104) harmed global commercial prospects. At Waverley Local Court, Warner received a six-month driving ban and mandatory alcohol interlock. 🏏 David Warner Slams Media Coverage After Drink-Driving Conviction.
David Warner fined, ordered to use breathalyser after drink-and-drive arrest in April
David Warner has been fined Aus$1,500 and ordered to use a breathalyser lock for 12 months after being convicted of drink-driving. The former Australia opener pleaded guilty to the offence after his April arrest in Sydney.
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