Mr. Con O'Donohue:

There is a difference in the fixed charge system. Let us consider the same scenario except that the driver is issued with a fixed charge. If the evidential breath testing results come back, the case of the driver will be checked to see whether the driver qualifies for a fixed charge. The fixed charge will issue within approximately six weeks. The driver will then have 28 days to pay. In that case, we know the driver is amenable for the crime – it is a crime. The driver is made amenable and gets a penalty probably within six to eight weeks, regardless of whether he or she falls into the penalty point category or the disqualification category. That case would be dealt with completely under the fixed charge system.