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Impaired Driving in Ontario

The Law in Ontario

S253 of the Criminal Code

The Penalty in Ontario-1st Offence
• Driver's Licence Suspension for 1 year
• A fine of not less than $600
• Installation, at your cost, of an Ignition Interlock system in your car for 1 year

The Penalty in Ontario-2nd Offence
• Driver's Licence Suspension for 3 years
• Mandatory Jail Term
• Installation, at your cost, of an Ignition Interlock system in your car for 3 years
• Participation in the Back on Track Course for 11 months

The Personal Penalty of Impaired Driving-DUI Conviction in Ontario
• A Permanent Criminal Record
• Job Lost or the denial of Future Employment
• The denial of entry into certain countries
• High Risk Driver label (you may have to pay facility rated insurance rate)
• Insurance company may cancel your Policy

Administrative Drivers License Suspension

Obtaining a Breathalyzer Reading of over 80 milligrams per100 milligrams of blood will result in your license being automatically suspended for 3 months (90 days).

Back on Track Program

Reinstating your license financially and time wise after an Impaired Driving-DUI conviction is costly. For a period of a year, you will be required to participate in a program called "Back on Track". The program is hosted by the Ministry of Transportation and the fee for Participation is $475.00. This is a counseling type program where you will be required to attend classes and complete medical and psychological assessments.

Refusing the Breathalyzer Test in Ontario

You will be charged criminally if you refuse to complete a roadside screening device test or a Breathalyzer Test at the Police Station. The penalty is the same as an Impaired Driving conviction.

Understanding the Ignition Interlock Device

Definition:
An Ignition Interlock Device is an alcohol screening device that is situated in your car.

How it works:
The vehicle's driver must provide a breath sample that is below the legal limit to utilize the car. Failure to provide a breath sample, or samples that are over the legal limit will be recorded and activate an alarm system, until the vehicle is turned off.

Impaired Driving-Fighting the Charge

Using a team of Criminal Lawyers, Toxicologists and Breathalyzer Technicians, NPTT for Traffic Tickets will challenge any Ontario Driving while impaired Offence.

Not only do we offer our clients free case review and consultation, we will help you keep your expenses down by not charging disbursement fees, and providing a flexible payment plan.

Our Criminal Lawyers are here to advocate on your behalf not get rich from your misfortune. As a result we charge only 1 flat rate.