Good morning,
Even a small amount of alcohol can impair a driver's ability when behind the wheel. That is why Ontario has some of the toughest impaired driving laws in Canada including:
A new zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rule for all drivers 21 years of age and under;
Drivers in the Graduated Licensing System will face tougher penalties if they violate any of the conditions of their licence;
and
All drivers and boaters caught with a BAC of 0.05 to 0.08 (the "warn" range) will get at least an immediate three-day licence suspension, or a 90-day licence suspension if caught with a BAC greater than 0.08.
Did you know that between 1996 and 2006, 235 drivers aged 21 and under were killed in drinking and driving collisions? And these statistics only get worse during the summer, with the average number of impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes 70 per cent higher than other times of the year.
Drinking and driving do not mix and this holiday weekend is no exception to that. Remember that Ontario's impaired driving laws also apply to the operation of motorized watercraft, such as jet skis, and non-motorized boats, such as canoes, kayaks and inflatable rafts.
Ontario has some of the safest roads in North America - let's keep it that way.
Have a safe and happy long weekend!
Yasir
Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education
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