Administrative Suspensions under the Highway Traffic Act
Impaired Driver Suspensions
Impaired Driver Accompanying a Novice Driver Suspensions
Impaired Noice Driver Suspensions
Impaired Driver under 22 Years of Age but is not a Novice Driver
Impaired Driver of a Commercial Vehicle
Other Administrative Suspensions
Racing, Stunting and Excessive Speeding Suspensions
Appeal a 90-day Administrative Suspension
Impaired Driver Suspensions
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · 50mg or more of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Reasonable grounds to be impaired by drug or combination drug/alcohol |
7 days | · Reinstatement Fee
|
| · 80mg or more of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Failure/refusal to comply with demand under the Criminal Code of Canada |
7 days immediate at roadside.
Then, 14 days later, the driver’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days |
During the 14 days the driver is automatically reinstated and should use that time to make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
After the 90 days, the driver is responsible for: · Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
| · Confirmation of drugs | 14-day warning notice followed by 90 days administrative suspension | During the 14 days, drivers should make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
· Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court. If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
Impaired drivers may also be charged under Criminal Code of Canada
- The Criminal Code charge is separate from the administrative suspension.
Impaired Driver Accompanying a Novice Driver Suspensions
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Greater than 0mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Reasonable grounds to be impaired by drug or combination drug/alcohol |
7 days | · Reinstatement Fee |
| · 80mg or more of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Failure/refusal to comply with demand under the Criminal Code of Canada |
7 days immediate at roadside.
Then, 14 days later, the driver’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days |
During the 14 days the driver is automatically reinstated and should use that time to make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
After the 90 days, the driver is responsible for: · Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
| · Confirmation of drugs | 14-day warning notice followed by 90 days administrative suspension | During the 14 days, drivers should make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
· Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court. If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
Impaired drivers may also be charged under Criminal Code of Canada
- The Criminal Code charge is separate from the administrative suspension.
Impaired Novice Driver Suspensions
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Greater than 0mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Reasonable grounds to be impaired by drug or combination drug/alcohol · Presence of drugs
|
2 months | · Reinstatement Fee
· Written application to the Registrar for reinstatement |
| · 80mg or more of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Failure/refusal to comply with demand under the Criminal Code of Canada |
7 days immediate at roadside.
Then, 14 days later, the driver’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days |
During the 14 days the driver is automatically reinstated and should use that time to make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
After the 90 days, the driver is responsible for: · Written application to the Registrar for reinstatement · Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
| · Confirmation of drugs | 14-day warning notice followed by 90 days administrative suspension | During the 14 days, drivers should make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
· Written application to the Registrar for reinstatement · Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
Impaired drivers may also be charged under Criminal Code of Canada
- The Criminal Code charge is separate from the administrative suspension.
Impaired Driver under 22 Years of Age but is not a Novice Driver
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Greater than 0mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood
· Reasonable grounds to be impaired by drug or combination drug/alcohol · Presence of drugs |
7 days | · Reinstatement Fee |
| · Confirmation of drugs | 14-day warning notice followed by 90 days administrative suspension | · Written application to the Registrar for reinstatement
· Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
Impaired drivers may also be charged under Criminal Code of Canada
- The Criminal Code charge is separate from the administrative suspension.
Impaired Driver of a Commercial Vehicle
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Reasonable grounds to be impaired by drug or combination drug/alcohol
· Presence of drugs |
7 days | · Reinstatement Fee |
| · Failure/refusal to comply with demand under the Criminal Code of Canada | 7 day immediate at roadside.
Then, 14 days later, the driver’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days |
During the 14 days the driver is automatically reinstated and should use that time to make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
After the 90 days, the driver is responsible for: · Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
| · Confirmation of drugs | 14-day warning notice followed by 90 days administrative suspension | During the 14 days, drivers should make alternative transportation arrangements for the upcoming 90-day suspension.
· Reinstatement Fee · Alcohol and drug education program “Think First” (SHIP) driving program if reinstating before court.
If convicted under the criminal code, other reinstatement requirements will have to be fulfilled including an Alcohol and Drug Assessment (ADT) and Ignition Interlock. |
Impaired drivers may also be charged under Criminal Code of Canada
- The Criminal Code charge is separate from the administrative suspension.
Administrative Suspensions
Suspension type |
Offence No. |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Driving while disqualified | 1 | 4 months | · Reinstatement Fee
Novice Drivers are also required to submit an application to the Registrar for reinstatement. |
| · Driving while disqualified | 2 or more | 9 months | · Reinstatement Fee
Novice Drivers are also required to submit an application to the Registrar for reinstatement. |
| · Driving with no insurance | All | 3 months | · Reinstatement Fee
|
| · Demerit Points | 1 | 2 months | · Reinstatement Fee |
| · Demerit Points | 2 or more, within 2 years | 4 months | · Reinstatement Fee |
Racing, Stunting and Excessive Speeding Suspensions
Suspension type |
Length of Suspension |
Reinstatement Requirements
|
| · Driving while disqualified | 7 days | · Reinstatement Fee
Novice Drivers are also required to submit an application to the Registrar for reinstatement. |
| · Performing stunts
· on highways |
7 days | · Reinstatement Fee
Novice Drivers are also required to submit an application to the Registrar for reinstatement. |
| · Excessive speeding (51km/h or more over the speed limit) | 7 days | · Reinstatement Fee
Novice Drivers are also required to submit an application to the Registrar for reinstatement. |
Appeal an Administrative 90-day Suspension
A 90-day suspension may be appealed if:
- the driver who was suspended is not the same person to whom a demand was made; or
- the driver failed or refused to comply with a demand because they were unable to do so for medical reasons.
To appeal submit an application to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Applications must be submitted within 30 days of the offence date
- The applicant can have their appeal heard in writing or orally. The applicant’s choice must be indicated on the application.
- The Registrar will provide a written confirmation of receipt of the appeal and will specify the deadline for submitting any documents to support the appeal.
- If the appeal is heard orally, information regarding the time, date, and location of the appeal will also be included in this correspondence.
- An appeal will be heard within 30 days after the deadline for submitting documents and evidence.
- The Registrar has up to 15 business days after the appeal to make a decision based on the evidence provided.