Many motorists stopped for driving over 80 have no idea what they did wrong or what law they violated. They may believe they cannot be arrested for this crime because they do not appear intoxicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Does it Mean to be Over 80?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A “driving over 80” offence happens when you consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle while having a blood-alcohol content of more than 80 mg\/100 ml of blood after a breathalyzer test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the definition in mind, a motorist driving while intoxicated, drunk, or otherwise impaired does not necessarily mean driving over the legal speed limit. To be prosecuted for driving with 80 milligrams of alcohol as a defendant, you must have a blood alcohol level higher than the legal limit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Impaired Driving in Toronto, Canada<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You should always proceed with caution if you have had one or more drinks before driving unless you have the means to check your blood alcohol content. Always err on caution because the wrong choice might cost you money, your license, or serve time in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should be cautious and remember that a motor vehicle includes more than automobiles. If you are over 80 and are caught driving vehicles such as trucks, cars, motorboats, and off-roaders, the police may charge you with impaired driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When operating one of these above-listed cars, police officers have the right to stop you, interview you, and request that you perform field sobriety exercises or submit to further testing to determine how drunk you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Do After You Get Pulled Over<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you drink and drive, you might be fortunate enough to avoid being arrested one or two times, but ultimately you will be stopped. You must give the policeman who pulls you over your best cooperation when this occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giving incorrect answers to their questions could later cost you if the case gets to court. This will very probably require answering questions. The traffic stop can become more complex if you display actions that the police officer views as suspicious or possibly intoxicated. In this situation, you could be asked to exit the car to take a sobriety test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other circumstances, the police might just administer a breathalyzer test to you. How much you have consumed can be readily ascertained with the breathalyzer. In any of the following circumstances, a police officer may demand a breathalyzer<\/a> test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, many of these circumstances demand that the officer make a decision. Therefore, acting may turn the police officer against you. On the other hand, if you are not disabled, your cooperation might win you the benefit of the doubt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequences of an Over 80 Charge<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The severity of your punishment if you are found guilty of driving above 80, depends on whether this is your first offence or not. You could anticipate your sentence for a first offence<\/u><\/a> to comprise some or all of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No prison time is imposed for a first offence. However, if you commit a second offence, you could also be subject to the following penalties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n