Reacquiring or Reinstating a Licence

The SAAQ agrees to issue me a licence with Condition X

Step 1 – Receiving a letter from the SAAQ

You will receive a letter notifying you of our decision to grant you a licence with Condition X, which requires you to only drive a vehicle that is equipped with an alcohol ignition interlock deviceA device that prevents a vehicle from starting when it detects the presence of alcohol in the driver’s body.. Your licence will have Condition X for 3 years.

Step 2 – Leasing and installing an alcohol ignition interlock device

You are required to lease an alcohol ignition interlock device and have it installed, at your expense and in accordance with our requirements.

If your licence bears Condition I or Condition X

… and you drive a vehicle that is not equipped with an alcohol ignition interlock device, you are liable to:

• the immediate seizure and impoundment of the vehicle you are driving for 30 or 90 days
• a fine of $1,500.00 to $3,000.00
• a 3-month licence suspension or the revocation of your licence

Step 3 – Withdrawing Condition X after the 3-year period has ended

You will receive a letter, 20 days before the end of the mandatory period, indicating the procedure to have Condition X withdrawn from your licence.

Last update: May 13, 2022