What measures are provided for under the Highway Safety Code following a third conviction for alcohol-impaired driving?
• The driver’s licence is revoked for a period of 5 years; • A mandatory complete assessment is required at a specialized centre for alcoholics and persons with substance abuse problems to determine if the driver’s alcohol consumption habits do not compromise his or her ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; • The driver must use a mandatory alcohol ignition interlock device for 3 years when obtaining a new licence (on the condition the assessment is favourable). Q7: What is the alcohol ignition interlock device? A: Certified by the SAAQ, this device prevents a vehicle from starting when it detects the presence of alcohol in the driver’s body from a sample of his or her breath. Q8: How many people are victims of road accidents due to alcohol? A: Alcohol and speed remain the main causes of road accidents. Alcohol is responsible for almost 32% of deaths, 16% of serious injuries and 5% of minor injuries. In 2006, this meant more than 200 deaths, 600 serious injuries and 2,300 minor in
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