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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
Pretty sure they have to administer a blood test if you blow over. Hopefully that would prevent anyone from being wrongfully charged. If you absolutely know you haven't consumed anything I think insistence on a blood test would be a wise move.
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Originally Posted by speede5
Correct me if I'm wrong but the roadside screener isn't the determining factor in charges, it just gets you taken in to the station for the more accurate one right? Or are the roadsides considered accurate enough to lay charges?
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If my understanding is correct anything over 0.08 (Criminal charge) involves a blood test before charges are layed. However in Alberta if you blow 0.05-0.08 it is a roadside licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.
So a breathalyzer is enough to lose your licence and vehicle. No criminal charge but a significant impact.