First-time offenders will face a mandatory minimum fine of $1000 for a BAC of 0.119 or 5ng of THC or any other prohibited substance within two hours of driving.
In Alberta, you will also face an immediate suspension of your license for up to 90 days and a one-year requirement to drive with an ignition interlock device or a “car breathalyzer”. Your car may also be impounded during the first three days of being issued your impaired driving charge.
Second-time offenders will face a mandatory minimum of imprisonment for 30 days or more.
In Alberta, you will face the same immediate license suspension and the impoundment of your vehicle for up to seven days. In addition, a criminal conviction will also result in a three-year requirement to participate in the ignition interlock device program.
Third-time offenders will face mandatory imprisonment for 120 days up to 10 years, depending on the severity and circumstances of the impaired driving charge.
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