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.