David Warner fined for drink-driving and ordered to install interlock device
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Former Australia batter David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to fit an interlock device to his car after pleading guilty to drink-driving in Sydney on Easter Sunday. Warner's blood alcohol reading was over twice the legal limit when he failed a breath test while driving his family home. Court testimony revealed he tried to switch seats with a passenger upon noticing a police checkpoint. The judge noted the presence of children in the car, which aggravated the offense. Warner has retired from international cricket and works as a commentator and captain in various leagues.
- •Warner's blood alcohol level exceeded twice the legal limit.
- •He attempted to switch seats to evade testing.
- •Children were present in the vehicle during the incident.
- •He must have an interlock device fitted to his car.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Former Australia batter David Warner fined for drink driving
- 7:55 AMBBC Sport — Warner fined for drink-driving & must fit interlock device to car
"Former Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) and ordered to have an interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted for drink driving.
"Former Australia batter David Warner is convicted and fined for drink-driving following a random breath test in April.
"Warner has been ordered to have an interlock device fitted on his car after the incident in Sydney
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:17 AMFormer Australia batter David Warner fined for drink driving
Warner has been ordered to have an interlock device fitted on his car after the incident in Sydney
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 7:55 AMWarner fined for drink-driving & must fit interlock device to car
Former Australia batter David Warner is convicted and fined for drink-driving following a random breath test in April.
- Sky Sports—Ex-Australian star Warner convicted and fined after drink driving
Former Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) and ordered to have an interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted for drink driving.
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