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Alcohol, drugs and penaltiesQuestion 71 of 288

What can happen if you refuse to give a sample to an officer?

  1. You can be convicted of an offence.
  2. You get a warning and may keep driving.
  3. You must complete a driving course first.
  4. Nothing happens if you hold a full licence.
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Correct answer: You can be convicted of an offence.

Refusing is an offence under both federal and provincial law. A breath or blood test is compulsory.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, January 2025), Failure or refusal to provide a sample, page 36

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026