Impaired Driving Penalties In Canada

The term, ‘impaired driving’ in Canada is used to indicate operating a motorized vehicle when the ability to safely to so is hindered by the use of alcohol or drugs. Motor vehicles include, but are not limited to, automobiles, motorbikes, trucks, trains, planes, boats and even snowmobiles. For the first conviction, impaired driving penalties in Canada is a compulsory minimum fine with the prospect of a minimum compulsory ban for one year.