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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 146 of 309

What is the penalty for refusing a police demand for a breath sample?

  1. No penalty if you stay calm
  2. A small fine only
  3. The same penalties as for impaired driving
  4. A warning for a first time
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Correct answer: The same penalties as for impaired driving

A driver who refuses a lawful demand faces the same penalties as an impaired driver.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.9 Impaired driving, page 67

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026