Alcohol and Drug Impairment Flashcards

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for G2 drivers in Ontario?

Answer: 0.00%

G2 novice drivers must maintain a BAC of 0.00% under Ontario's zero tolerance policy for graduated licence holders.

If a G2 driver is found to have any detectable alcohol while driving, what is the immediate roadside consequence?

Answer: An immediate 24-hour licence suspension

Ontario law requires an immediate 24-hour administrative roadside licence suspension for any novice driver with a detectable BAC.

What is the BAC limit that applies to fully licensed (G class) drivers in Ontario before criminal charges may apply?

Answer: 0.08%

A BAC of 0.08% or higher triggers criminal impaired driving charges under the federal Criminal Code for fully licensed drivers.

A G2 driver's BAC is measured at 0.03% during a roadside stop. What will happen?

Answer: An immediate 24-hour licence suspension is issued

Any detectable BAC, even 0.03%, triggers an immediate 24-hour suspension for G2 drivers under zero tolerance rules.

Ontario's zero tolerance rule for G2 drivers applies to which substances?

Answer: Alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs

Zero tolerance covers alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs for G2 novice drivers, not just one substance.

What happens to a G2 driver who refuses to provide a breath sample when lawfully requested by police?

Answer: They face the same legal penalties as failing the test

Refusing a breath sample is a criminal offence that carries the same consequences as failing, to prevent drivers from avoiding the test.

The 24-hour roadside suspension issued to a G2 driver with any BAC is best described as:

Answer: An administrative roadside measure, not a criminal charge

The 24-hour suspension is an administrative measure imposed at the roadside and does not create a criminal record.