Failure to provide a Specimen​

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What is the meaning of failing to provide a specimen?

 

• It is a criminal offence of Failing to Provide a Specimen for evidential analysis

• You may be asked to supply specimens of breath, blood or urine for analysis

• Failure to provide includes deliberate refusal, wilful obstruction of the processes required to obtain this information 

• You may have been driving or attempting to drive

 

Penalty for Failing to Provide under the Road Traffic Act 1988

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• Triable only summarily
   

• Maximum: Unlimited fine and/ or 6 months imprisonment

 

Offence range: Band B fine – 26 weeks’ custody

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