Penalties for Drinking & Driving

First Offence Conviction Consequences

• a minimum fine of $600.00
• a minimum one-year driving prohibition period
• possible period of probation

Second Offence Conviction Consequences

• a minimum jail sentence of 14 days
• a minimum two-year driving prohibition period (a minimum of three-year suspension if the prior conviction was within the past 10-year period)
• possible period of probation

Third Offence Conviction Consequences

• a minimum jail sentence of 90 days
• a minimum three-year driving prohibition period to a maximum of a life-time suspension
• possible period of probation

Fourth Offence or More Conviction Consequences

• a jail sentence in excess of 90 days
• permanent suspension in the Province of Ontario
• possible period of probation

 

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