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Regorium · 04-12-2010, 08:16 AM

Based on my understanding of the GDL, it really is zero tolerance.

Had you said that you were not drinking, and the officer had reason to believe you had been, THEN you would have been subjected to the breathalyzer test (and perhaps charged for impaired driving/higher offences if you blew >0.08). Since you admitted to drinking, you get the automatic 30 day suspension, and the officer saves time by not having to do the test on you.

You could try to take it to court, but I don't think it would go anywhere. Were you a fully licensed Class 5 driver, I think you'd have a case, but not on GDL.

04-12-2010, 08:16 AM	#296
Regorium First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	Based on my understanding of the GDL, it really is zero tolerance. Had you said that you were not drinking, and the officer had reason to believe you had been, THEN you would have been subjected to the breathalyzer test (and perhaps charged for impaired driving/higher offences if you blew >0.08). Since you admitted to drinking, you get the automatic 30 day suspension, and the officer saves time by not having to do the test on you. You could try to take it to court, but I don't think it would go anywhere. Were you a fully licensed Class 5 driver, I think you'd have a case, but not on GDL. Last edited by Regorium; 04-12-2010 at 08:53 AM.