Tough penalties for drink and drug-driving

Victorians caught driving while drunk and on illicit drugs will face fines of up to $41,000 and lose their licences from next month.

First-time offenders who record a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 or higher and simultaneously test positive for illicit drugs could be fined up to $4550 and have their licences cancelled for at least one year.

Repeat offenders will lose their licences for at least two years and face fines of up to $40,959.