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Drive Under Suspension
Driving while your driver’s licence is suspended is considered to be one of the most serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Some reasons for suspension are:
- Unpaid fines
- Medical reasons
- Alcohol related offences
- Demerit Points.
At the time of a first conviction for driving while suspended, the penalties are:
- A fine not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 (**Note: If your license is suspended from certain convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada, the fine is not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000**)
- A mandatory 6 month suspension of your driver’s license
- A possible term of imprisonment of not more than 6 months
For a second conviction the penalties are:
- A fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $5,000 (**Subsequent offences related to the Criminal Code: fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $50,000**)
- A mandatory 6 month suspension of your driver’s licence
- A possible term of imprisonment of no more than 6 months
Driving while suspended could now cost you more than your licence.
As of December 1st, 2010, the new 7-day vehicle impoundment will apply to drivers whose licences are suspended for:
- Driving while under certain Highway Traffic Act licence suspensions including non-payment of family support
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 (beyond the legal limit) or for failing/refusing to provide a breath sample
- Driving without an ignition interlock device when one is required
