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Impaired Driving by Province

Part VIII.1 of the Criminal Code / Conveyances and Provincial Acts

Revised and Updated Impaired Driving Laws by Province

If you have been charged with a crime in St. John’s, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

Impaired Driving Laws by Province

In addition to the federal government's role in updating laws to combat impaired driving, the provinces and territories also have the power to enact further measures to address this issue, such as license suspensions at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .05%, zero tolerance for young and novice drivers, alcohol ignition interlocks, vehicle impoundment, and other programs to help curb the issue of impaired driving. These measures serve as important additions to the Criminal Code, allowing for more targeted and effective efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents.

Impaired Driving (British Columbia)

B.C. has the harshest impaired driving laws in Canada, with consequences that include fines, jail time, and more.

Impaired Driving (Alberta)

First-time impaired driving offenders in Alberta with BAC under 80mg/100ml face penalties under the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act

Impaired Driving (Saskatchewan)

In Saskatchewan, driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is a criminal offense and even a BAC of .04 can result in a fine and license suspension

Impaired Driving (Manitoba)

Manitoba's imposes penalties for drivers BAC .05+. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties.

Impaired Driving (Ontario)

Severe penalties for impaired driving in Ontario to enhance road safety.

Impaired Driving (Quebec)

Impaired driving is a strict offence in Quebec with severe consequences for offenders including jail and license suspension.

Impaired Driving (New Brunswick)

New Brunswick's Motor Vehicle Act was amended for impaired driving suspensions and increased drug penalties, with police seizing vehicles and suspending licences.

Impaired Driving (Nova Scotia)

Impaired driving is a problem in Nova Scotia with severe consequences for those caught, including life in prison.

Impaired Driving (P.E.I.)

P.E.I has high rate of impaired driving with harsh penalties, including jail and automatic license suspension for a BAC of .05.

Impaired Driving (N.L.)

NL and Labrador's HTA has strict penalties for impaired driving, including license suspension, fines, and potential prison time.

Impaired Driving (Yukon)

Yukon drivers' rights and responsibilities, including impaired driving laws, are outlined in the territory's MVA, with supplementary charges possible.

Impaired Driving (Nunavut)

Nunavut's Traffic Safety Act governs roads and highways and includes impaired driving laws with supplementary charges possible.

Impaired Driving (N.W.T.)

Northwest Territories' MVA has impaired driving laws with Criminal Code penalties, including fines, life imprisonment for death-causing impaired driving, and supplementary charges.

St. John’sLawyersNear Me

Fraize Law Offices

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Government References

Criminal Code

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/

Traffic Safety Act (Saskatchewan)

https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/12208

Highway Traffic Act (Manitoba)

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/h060e.php

Quebec Highway Safety Code

https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/c-24.2

Highway Traffic Act (Ontario)

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h08

Traffic Safety Act (Nova Scotia)

https://nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/63rd_2nd/1st_read/b080.htm