Strict BC driving laws in effect Monday

New drinking and driving and excessive speeding laws in British Columbia are in effect, and they carry severe punishment.

As of Monday, if you blow over 0.08 during a breathalyzer test, or if you refuse to provide a breathalyzer test, your vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. You will also be given a 90-day driving suspension.

Police will also be enforcing a new warning range. If you are caught once with a blood alcohol level over 0.05 you will face an immediate three-day suspension. This is up from the previous one-day road side suspension.

Also starting Monday, drivers caught speeding 40 kph over the posted speed limit and higher will have their vehicle impounded for one week, and will face a fine of more than $2000.

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