Demerit Points

Question 1

How many demerit points are deducted from a graduated driver’s license when an offence has been committed?

Answer 1

Same as for a fully licensed driver but you will also lose 2 points for:
- driving between midnight and 5AM (class7 only)
-having more passengers than seatbelts.
- supervising when not fully qualified

Question 2

For drivers in the GDL program, what are the laws regarding alcohol/drug use and driving?

Answer 2

GDL drivers cannot consume any alcohol or drugs before driving. If they do their operations license will be suspended for 30 days and their vehicle seized.

Drivers are committing a criminal code of Canada offense if they:
- provide a breath sample of 80 mg percent ( .08 BAC ) or more
- have 5ng/ml or more of THC
- have 2.5 ng/ml or more of THC combined with 50 mg% or more of alcohol
- if they refuse a breath or blood sample.

Question 3

For fully licensed drivers what are the laws regarding alcohol / drug use and driving?

Answer 3

It is illegal to consume any before driving.
Drivers are committing a criminal code of Canada offense if they:
- provide a breath sample of 80 mg percent ( .08 BAC ) or more
- have 5ng/ml or more of THC
- have 2.5 ng/ml or more of THC combined with 50 mg% or more of alcohol
- if they refuse a breath or blood sample.
If they do they may face a fine of up to $10,000 and a summary conviction if found guilty they may face penalties including fees disqualification from driving and imprisonment