Frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions.

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What is the penalty for impaired driving?

The penalty for impaired driving takes into account a wide variety of factors.

However, depending on whether the Crown elects to proceed by indictment or summarily, the following penalties may apply:

  • Indictment
    • Impaired driving: Up to 10-years imprisonment;
    • Impaired driving causing bodily harm: Up to 14-years imprisonment;
    • Impaired driving causing death: Up to life imprisonment.
  • Summary
    • Impaired driving: Up to 2-years less a day imprisonment;
    • Impaired driving causing bodily harm: Up to 2-years less a day imprisonment