Drinking and driving, a high price to pay

People who drive with their faculties impaired don't always lose their lives. But they may lose their shirts.

Take a look at what can happen if you're stopped with a blood alcohol level over 80 mg/100 ml.

Let's say it's your first offense.

• Your driver's license is immediately suspended for 30 days.
• Once you're convicted, you lose your license for a year.
• You're required to take and pass the Alcofrein educational program.
• You have to get a summary evaluation at a specialized centre to assess the risk of reoffending.
• If you receive a negative summary evaluation, you're subject to a mandatory complete evaluation.
• To get a new license, you have to keep an alcohol ignition interlock device in your car for one year.
• Reference period for reoffending: 10 years.

Just imagine what happens after a second or third offence!

How to throw your money out the car window

Costs for a fist offence:
Minimum fine	$600
Alcofrein program	$150
Summary evaluation	$159
Full evaluation, if needed	$517
Alcohol ignition interlock device	Installation: $135 Monthly rental fees: $95
New license	$300 to $400

Source:
SAAQ

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