I heard that if you refuse to take a breath test the penalty is not as bad as if you take the test and you blow over the limit. Can I just refuse to take the test?
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Answer by Jo Wilson, Macleod 3085
- In New South Wales it is an offence to
- refuse a breath test; or
- fail to provide a sufficient sample for breath analysis.
- The penalties for these offences are the same as for high range drink driving offences.
- If you are convicted of either of these offences you could face a term of imprisonment even for a first offence.