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The High Cost of One Drink Too Many!
| * These amounts are subject to change. Other fees may be added to the fine provided under the Highway Safety Code (contribution to the IVAC crime victim compensation program, registry fees, etc.).
** These amounts are applicable where offenders wish to drive again as soon as possible (by obtaining an alcohol ignition interlock device, where possible). |
The minimum fine provided under the Criminal Code for alcohol-impaired driving | $1000 |
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| Following a 1st conviction | |
| • Summary assessment | $231 |
| • Alcofrein program if the summary assessment is favourable | $150 |
| • Comprehensive assessment if the summary assessment is unfavourable | $571 |
| Costs related to use of an alcohol ignition interlock device** | approximately $1,200 to $5,300 (depending on situation) |
| • Installation fees | $181 |
| • Monthly rental fees | $113 |
| • Removal of the device and costs to close file | $56 |
| Costs to obtain a new licence following a Criminal Code conviction, regardless if it is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or subsequent offence. | $300 to $400 |
| Fine for driving during a prohibition period under the Criminal Code, in addition to vehicle seizure costs | $1,500 to $3,000 in addition to costs for a 30-day vehicle seizure and impoundment (approximately $600) |
Total
In addition to the numerous inconveniences that come with a criminal record, an offender must cover costs of at least
$1,700. This does not include variable expenses (lawyer, increase in premiums for private automobile insurance, costs for travel to the U.S. due to a criminal record, cost of leasing an alcohol ignition interlock device to drive with a restricted licence, etc.).
For a 2nd similar offence, minimum costs are over $4,500, and over $6,000 for a 3rd offence or more.
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Last Modification: 2011-11-02
