New Penalties for Drug Impaired Driving come into effect October 2nd: Tougher Penalties for Drug Impaired Drivers

Starting October 2, 2016, drivers under the influence of drugs will face the following penalties:

A $180 penalty

An immediate licence suspension of three days for the first occurrence, seven 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 seven-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 drivers with two or more licence suspensions involving alcohol or drugs within a 10-year period

Many teens mistakenly assume their ability to get awesome video game scores when they are high means they will also be more focused on the road. But, 41% of drivers in recent serious crashes tested positive for drugs – so there goes that theory!

Every joint contains different amounts of THC and can vary from 1% – 30%. This is what makes driving high so risky. You just don’t know what that joint’s gonna do to you.

Driving high is a Criminal Code of Canada offence, so you could lose your licence. Or worse, suffer the embarrassment of having your Mom drive you everywhere.