Impaired driving can lead to a wide range of consequences.

The financial impact can be devastating to you and your loved ones.

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Impaired driving can lead to a wide range of consequences including:

License suspensions
Vehicle impoundments
Ignition interlocks
Mandatory treatment programs
Jail time
Substantial fines
Legal expenses

The financial impact of impaired driving:

$4,765+

Provincial Sanctions

90-day administrative licence suspension
7-day administrative vehicle impoundment
Up to 1-year post-conviction licence suspension
Minimum 45-day post-conviction vehicle impoundment

$4,500 - 7,000+

Criminal Sanctions + Legal Fees

Jail time
1-3-year federal driving prohibition
Criminal Record

$36,000 - $42,000

Insurance Costs

$8,000 - $10,000+ a year for three years for a facility insurance policy
$4,000+ a year for three years following the facility insurance policy
Insurance rate is typically double the normal rate for a further three years for a total of 6 years of increased insurance cost

Total Costs: $45,256 - 53,765+

Source: MADD Canada.

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