Section 48 — Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)

Definition of “intoxication”

A reference in this Part to a person being intoxicated is a reference to a person being under the influence of alcohol or a drug (whether or not taken for a medicinal purpose and whether or not lawfully taken).

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 8 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 45 — Special non-feasance protection for roads authorities
s 46 — Exercise of function or decision to exercise does not create duty
s 47 — Part applies to civil liability for death, injury or property damage
s 49 — Effect of intoxication on duty and standard of care
s 50 — No recovery where person intoxicated
s 51 — Part applies to civil liability for death, injury or property damage

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