If I am convicted of ‘impaired driving’, or ‘exceeding 80 mg/%’ or ‘refusing to provide a breath sample’, what penalties can I face?
For a first offence, a ‘typical’ decision will assess a monetary fine of at least $600 and a 1 year driving prohibition. Sometimes, the Judge will allow you to make application for the installation of an ‘interlock’, (a ‘breathalyser’ type instrument installed in your vehicle at your cost), after a 3 month suspension. This is not granted automatically, but, you can request this issue be addressed during sentencing by the Judge sitting on your matter in court. Subsequent offences can be discussed with an accused person’s legal counsel of their choice.
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