Costs Related to Impaired Driving

Here are the costs related to impaired driving.

Costs related to a first offence for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs

Subject to change. Other fees and costs may apply in addition to those listed below, such as court fees, a contribution to the crime victims compensation program (IVAC), etc.

Minimum fine (Criminal Code)	$1,000.00
Program to assess and reduce the risk of impaired driving - Summary assessment, risk assessment or initial assessment	$351.00 (+ taxes)
Program to assess and reduce the risk of impaired driving - Comprehensive assessment (if the summary assessment is unfavourable)	$830.70 (+ taxes)
Program to assess and reduce the risk of impaired driving – Maintenance assessment	$409.50 (+ taxes)
Alcofrein program (if the summary assessment is favourable)	$150.00
Alcohol ignition interlock device - Installation fees	$165.00 to $350.00 (+ taxes)
Alcohol ignition interlock device - Monthly rental fees	$70.00 (+ taxes)
Alcohol ignition interlock device - Removal of the device and closure of the file	$55.00 (+taxes)
Costs to obtain a new licence (additional insurance contribution depending on whether it is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or subsequent offence within 10 years)	$427.79 to $570.39
Fine for driving during a penalty period imposed under the Highway Safety Code	$1,500.00 to $3,000.00, in addition to the cost of a 30-day or 90-day seizure and impoundment of the vehicle (the duration depends on the situation)

Total cost of a first offence: A minimum of $3,000.00, in addition to the following numerous inconveniences and variable expenses:

• Criminal record
• Lawyer fees
• Increased personal automobile insurance premiums