Impaired driving

Driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication is severely punished by 2 laws:

• the Criminal Code by virtue of which you can be imposed:
  • a driving prohibition
  • a fine or a prison sentence
• the Highway Safety Code, by virtue of which you can be imposed:
  • the immediate suspension of your driver’s licence during an arrest or licence revocation following a conviction
  • the suspension of your right to obtain a licence
  • strict conditions for reacquiring a licence

The penalties vary based on the offender’s judicial record as regards impaired driving.

Select the answer that applies to your situation

• This is my 1st arrest or offence
• This is my 2nd arrest or offence
• This is my 3rd arrest or offence