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Alcohol and Drug Limits
- 1/15The legal blood alcohol limit for driving in Quebec for individuals aged 22 and over is
For individuals aged 22 and over in Quebec, the legal blood alcohol limit for driving is 0.08 g/100 ml, meaning it is a criminal offence to drive at or above this level.
Under a learner licence in Quebec, driving after consuming any alcohol or drugs.
Holders of a learner licence are strictly prohibited from driving after consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs, upholding a zero-tolerance policy for novice drivers.
If a learner driver accumulates four or more demerit points in Quebec
If a learner driver accumulates four or more demerit points, their licence is revoked, requiring a three-month waiting period before they can re-apply for a new one.
This specific rule applies to probationary licence holders in Quebec regarding alcohol and drugs
Probationary licence holders are subject to a strict zero-tolerance policy, meaning they are prohibited from driving with any traces of alcohol or drugs in their system.
The consequence if a probationary licence holder accumulates four or more demerit points in Quebec
If a probationary licence holder accumulates four or more demerit points, their licence is not only revoked but also suspended for a minimum of three months.
Refusal to obey the orders of a peace officer (e.g., to provide a breath sample).
Refusing to obey a peace officer, such as refusing to provide a breath sample, is a Criminal Code offence that can result in licence revocation or suspension.
If a police officer suspects drug or medication consumption, they may require a driver to submit
If a police officer suspects drug or medication consumption, they can require the driver to submit to physical coordination tests or a saliva test as part of their assessment.
If you are found driving with 5 nanograms blood drug concentration of cannabis (THC) per millilitre of blood
A blood sample containing a concentration of 5 nanograms of THC per millilitre of blood is a prescribed limit that can lead to Criminal Code charges.
If you are found driving with a blood drug concenctration of 2.5 nanograms of THC with a BAC equal to or over 0.05.
Criminal Code charges can be laid if a driver has 2.5 nanograms of THC per millilitre of blood in combination with a blood alcohol concentration equal to or over 0.05.
If a driver has BAC equal to or over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.08)
When a driver has blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.08, an immediate consequence is a 90-day suspension of their driver licence.
If a driver has BAC equal to or over 160 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.16)
For a repeat offence where a driver has blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.16, the vehicle faces an immediate seizure and impoundment for 90 days.
For drivers under age 22, learner drivers, and holders of a probationary licence, the consequence of violating the zero-alcohol tolerance policy
For novice drivers and those under 22, a zero-alcohol violation results in an immediate driver licence suspension lasting for 90 days.
The consequence for a bus, minibus, or taxi driver who violates the zero-alcohol limit is
For bus, minibus, and taxi drivers, a zero-alcohol violation specifically results in a prohibition from driving these types of vehicles for a 24-hour period.
The consequence for heavy vehicle drivers who exceed the 0.05 alcohol limit is
Heavy vehicle drivers exceeding the 0.05 alcohol limit face a prohibition from driving those specific types of vehicles for a duration of 24 hours.
If a driver fails tests carried out by an officer due to impaired driving by drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs
Failing tests administered by an evaluating officer at the police station for drug or combined alcohol/drug impaired driving leads to an immediate 90-day licence suspension.