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Alcohol and Drug Limits
- 1/12Legal BAC limit for fully licensed drivers in PEI
For fully licensed drivers aged 21 and over, 0.08% is the criminal threshold for impaired driving under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Warn range for BAC in PEI
Although not criminal, this range results in immediate roadside penalties such as suspensions and mandatory programs.
BAC policy for novice drivers in PEI
Novice drivers are not allowed to have any alcohol in their system while driving. This applies regardless of age if they are in the first three years of licensing.
Consequences for novice drivers violating zero-tolerance BAC policy
Violating zero tolerance results in immediate and extended penalties to discourage unsafe practices.
First offence BAC above 0.05 in PEI
A first-time administrative suspension for driving with a BAC over 0.05 is not a criminal charge, but it has serious consequences.
Third offence BAC above 0.05 within two years in PEI
A repeat violation leads to a longer administrative suspension, emphasizing PEI’s zero-tolerance stance.
Minimum fine for first criminal conviction BAC over 0.08
A first offence includes a fine, one-year licence suspension, mandatory rehab, and enrollment in ignition interlock.
Penalty if a child under 16 is in the vehicle during impaired driving arrest
The ignition interlock period is doubled to enhance child safety and penalize riskier situations more strictly.
Requirement for licence reinstatement after impaired driving conviction
Drivers must complete two three-hour education sessions about the risks of impaired driving before reinstatement.
Consequence for refusing a breath sample
Refusal to provide a breath sample is treated the same as being convicted of impaired driving, with full penalties applied.
Requirement after impaired driving conviction in PEI
Convicted drivers must participate in this program for at least one year as part of licence reinstatement.
Criminal charges with BAC below 0.08
Even if below the legal limit, unsafe driving due to alcohol can still result in a criminal offence in Canada.