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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