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Originally Posted by Duke

In BC unless you run over about 400 people you'll likely only get a 24 hour roadside suspension.

Really? I asked the question for 2 reasons: 1 because I was curious. and 2 because the company that I work for manufactures the breath testing equipment for DUI offenders and Law Enforcement. We are world wide.
Because I work in the IT department and do not work with the product personally, I am only famaliar with the laws of Ontario.

In Ontario the laws are:

A $600.00 dollar fine for a first, minimum 14 days jail for a second, or a minimum of 90 days in jail for a third. A Criminal Code driving prohibition will be imposed by the Court precluding operation of a motor vehicle anywhere in Canada for at least one year. Minimum automatic driver's licence suspension by the Ministry upon conviction in Ontario of 1 year for a first, 3 years for a second, lifetime for a third. There is a back on track course and fee required for licence reinstatement. Installation of an ignition interlock system is required after reinstatement (This is where our company comes in) There is an automatic administrative licence suspension for 90 days immediately upon arrest. If you drive while suspended in Ontario, you face harsh penalties.

This is based on a conviction for either impaired operation, over 80 mg/100mL, or refusal to provide a breath sample at the roadside.