[Maritime Q-Scout]

For what it's worth, currently:

First offence is $1,000 fine (possibly cost costs and victim fine surcharge), one year nation-wide driving prohibtion, and a criminal record.

Second offence 30 days, plus driving prohibition.

There offence is 120 days, plus driving prohibition.

If your readings are high, the fine increases.

If you refuse a valid breath or blood demand, minimum fine doubles to $2,000.

If you drive while prohibited, at least around here, you're going to jail.

It's so not worth it.

If you're in an accident and kill someone, you're going to a federal penitentiary.

The sentences aren't rinky-dinky, but even if they were harsher it wouldn't make a different. Most people don't know what's set out above, so how does making the penalty stiffer deter?

All that said, first offence you can apply and install the interlock device at your own cost (I believe the fine must be paid first, but I could be mistaken on that). Second offence and beyond the court needs to grant you the ability to have it installed.

The interlock program is provincial so it may vary province to province.

That said. Get a cab. It's cheaper than a grand, bo possible jail sentence, you'll be able to drive in the morning, and still travel internationally without worry.