Refusal to give a breath sample results in the same consequences as blowing above 0.08, and police officers may still charge you with impaired driving.
Vehicles are seized immediately, and drivers must pay for all towing and impoundment fees to retrieve the vehicle. Drivers must also pay a fee to have their license reinstated. Drivers are also responsible for paying for educational courses and ignition interlock.
If you are not currently operating a vehicle but an officer suspects that you have in the previous three hours and are also impaired, the officer may ask you to provide a breath sample. If above the legal limit of 0.08, you will receive an administrative driving prohibition, which is a 90 day license suspension, and you can be charged with and convicted of impaired driving. You will also be required to complete the Responsible Driver Program.
Upon conviction of driving while impaired, drivers must pay a fine of $1,000 and purchase the driver risk premium to maintain their car insurance. Insurance costs depends on the driver's previous driving record but begin at a minimum of $905 a year for criminal offenders. The criminal conviction stays on record for ten years.
Towing and impoundment fees are around $150 for three days, $230 for seven days and $680 for 30 days. All license reinstatement fees are $250.
The driver must pay for installation, training, monthly monitoring and maintenance for a total cost of more than $1,700.