What is the Zero BAC initiative and what are the penalties for violating Zero BAC?
This initiative requires fully-licensed young drivers 21 and under and all novice drivers to maintain a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level at all times when operating a vehicle. If a fully licensed driver 21 and under is caught with alcohol in their blood, the driver will receive: • An immediate 24-hour roadside administrative driver’s licence suspension; • Upon conviction, will be subject to a fine from $60 to $500; • Upon conviction, will receive a 30-day suspension. If a novice driver holder (G1/G2/M1/M2) is caught with alcohol in their blood, the driver will receive the following penalties: • An immediate 24-hour roadside administrative driver’s licence suspension (increased from 12 hours); • Upon conviction, will be subject to a fine from $60 to $500; • Upon conviction, will receive a suspension period as per the proposed GLS escalating sanctions scheme up to, and including, cancellation of the novice licence and a return to the start of GLS.
