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New Penalties for Drug-Impaired Drivers
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Starting October 2, 2016, drivers under the influence of drugs will face the following penalties:
- A $180 penalty
- An immediate licence suspension of 3 days for the first occurrence, 7 days for the second occurrence and 30 days for the third and subsequent occurrences upon failure of a roadside sobriety test
- A possible 90-day licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment following further testing by a drug recognition expert at a police station
- Mandatory education or treatment programs, and installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle, for certain drivers
In addition to these penalties, impaired driving can lead to criminal charges which could ultimately result in a loss of licence, additional fines and jail time. These new penalties for drug-impaired driving will match those already in place for drunk drivers.
You can find more information on Settlement.Org about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.