Impaired Driving Penalties and Consequences/Costs The $ and c of it Have you ever questioned the true value of a cab ride or a designated driver? Here's an example of minimum costs to a first time convicted impaired driver: Criminal Code Fine........................$600 Remedial Measures Program.....$475 Licence Reinstatement Fee.........$150 Increase in Insurance Costs.......$15,000* Ignition Interlock...........................$1,500 Court Costs...................................$2,000 - $10,000 TOTAL.............................................$19,675 - $27,675
*Drivers who are caught driving while their licence is suspended for a Criminal Code conviction will have the vehicle they are driving impounded and face fines of $5,000 to $50,000. **As of December 23, 2001 any driver who commits and is subsequently convicted of a drinking driving offence will, upon reinstatement, have a mandatory ignition interlock condition placed on his/her driver’s licence. This means that, after reinstatement, if the individual wishes to drive it must be in a vehicle that is equipped with an approved ignition interlock device.
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