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Consequences for these offences depend on a number of circumstances, including a history of previous offences. For clarity, these consequences are listed below, along with an indication which offences they apply to.
Consequences for these offences depend on a number of circumstances, including a history of previous offences. For clarity, these consequences are listed below, along with an indication which offences they apply to.


Beyond the penalties noted below, receiving multiple penalties, or just one 90-day driving prohibition or ''Criminal Code'' penalty, can result in referral to the Responsible Driving Program (RDP), or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). The RDP is a course taken over 8 or 16 hours, whereas the IIP requires the installation of an interlock device in the driver’s vehicle. For more information, consult the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/driver-medical/improvement-programs-for-high-risk-drivers/administration-of-the-remedial-programs RoadSafetyBC website].
Beyond the penalties noted below, receiving multiple penalties, or just one 90-day driving prohibition or ''Criminal Code'' penalty, can result in referral to the Responsible Driving Program (RDP), or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP). The RDP is a course taken over 8 or 16 hours, whereas the IIP requires the installation of an interlock device in the driver’s vehicle. For more information, consult the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/driver-medical/improvement-programs-for-high-risk-drivers/administration-of-the-remedial-programs Road Safety BC website].


===1. Immediate Roadside Prohibitions===
===1. Immediate Roadside Prohibitions===
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* upon your 1st Conviction — a 1-3 year driving prohibition  
* upon your 1st Conviction — a 1-3 year driving prohibition  
* upon your 2nd Conviction — a 2-5 year driving prohibition  
* upon your 2nd Conviction — a 2-5 year driving prohibition  
* upon your 3rd Conviction — a minimum 3 year to-lifetime driving prohibition)  
* upon your 3rd Conviction — a minimum 3 year to-lifetime driving prohibition)


==C. Federal Alcohol Offences==
==C. Federal Alcohol Offences==