You can be Irish on the 17th - just don't be behind the wheel and inebriated at the same time.

News 100 greenBy Staff

March 16, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

The Regional Police are making one of those extra efforts to enforce the traffic laws on St. Patrick’s Day.

HRPS St. Patrick's DayFor the First Time offender there is a
• 3-day licence suspension
• $150 Administrative Monetary Penalty

For the Second Time offender (within 5 years)
• 7-day licence suspension
• Mandatory alcohol education program
• $150 Administrative Monetary Penalty

For the Third Time offender (within 5 years)
• 30-day licence suspension
• Mandatory alcohol treatment program
• Six-month ignition interlock licence condition
• $150 Administrative Monetary Penalty

Subsequent infractions (within 5 years)
• 30-day licence suspension
• Mandatory alcohol treatment program
• Six-month ignition interlock licence condition
• Mandatory medical evaluation
• $150 Administrative Monetary Penalty

These roadside licence suspensions cannot be appealed. Suspensions will be recorded on the driver’s record. For up to five years, these roadside suspensions will be considered when determining consequences for subsequent infractions.

Now if they can get as tough with drivers who deliberately distract themselves using a cell phone – we will have made some progress.

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