10(B) Criminal Law CenterSt. Catharines, ON · July 15, 2026DUI Penalties for Impaired Driving
In Canada, impaired driving is the leading cause of death and injury. More than 69,000 impaired driving incidents were reported in 2017, of which almost 3,500 were drug-impaired driving incidents. When you are impaired to any degree by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, the Criminal Code prohibits driving. Penalties can range from a...
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