Starting August 1st 2010:
· All drivers 21 years of age and younger must have a zero
· blood alcohol level when they get behind the wheel or face:
· Drivers in the Graduated Licensing System will face tougher penalties if they violate the conditions of their licence or if they are convicted of any Highway Traffic Act offences that carry four or more demerit points.
Penalties include:
o 30-day licence suspension for the first instance
o 90-day licence suspension for a second instance
o Further instances can lead to a cancellation of the licence and other penalties.