As reported by the Government of Ontario
Ontario is making the province's roads safer for all Ontarians with new changes that will help protect young and novice drivers.
Starting August 1:
·All drivers 21 years of age and younger must have a zero blood alcohol level when they get behind the wheel or face:
These changes are part of the Road Safety Act 2009 and 2007's Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act and will help keep drivers safe on Ontario roads.
Ontario is making the province's roads safer for all Ontarians with new changes that will help protect young and novice drivers.
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Starting August 1:
·All drivers 21 years of age and younger must have a zero blood alcohol level when they get behind the wheel or face:
- An immediate 24-hour licence suspension
- 30-day licence suspension
- Up to $500 in fines
- 30-day licence suspension for the first instance
- 90-day licence suspension for a second instance
- Further instances can lead to a cancellation of the licence and other penalties.
These changes are part of the Road Safety Act 2009 and 2007's Safer Roads for a Safer Ontario Act and will help keep drivers safe on Ontario roads.