Drinking and Driving

Remember that all alcohol is created equal. These standard serving amounts of alcohol are the same: BEER (5% alc./vol.) 12 oz. WINE (12% alc./vol. 5 oz. SPIRITS (40% alc./vol.) 1.5 oz.

Drinking and driving is a serious problem. In Ontario, impaired drivers cause thousands of traffic crashes every year. D & D hurts us all. If you drink and drive you can have your driver's licence suspended under the Criminal Code. IMPAIRED DRIVING CONSEQUENCES

On-the-Spot Licence Suspension
Drivers who provide a breath sample over the legal limit (.08) or refuse a breath test will have their driver's licence suspended immediately for 90 days under the Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (ADLS) Program.

An impaired driving conviction under the Criminal Code results in a suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for New Drivers

Drivers in the Graduated Licensing System must maintain zero BAC while driving. If they breach this condition, they face a 30-day licence suspension and musty pay a fine.

What are The Penalties for Drinking and Driving?