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Ten Ontario alcohol-and-driving reminders

Alcohol affects judgment and reaction even when you feel normal. Novice zero-alcohol rules differ from other licence conditions; provincial sanctions can apply without a criminal conviction.

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Direct answer and scope

Alcohol affects judgment and reaction even when you feel normal. Novice zero-alcohol rules differ from other licence conditions; provincial sanctions can apply without a criminal conviction.

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Before you act: checklist

  • Remember ten actions: plan transport; choose a sober driver; follow zero-alcohol rules; check medication; avoid mixing substances; distrust coffee; distrust sleep alone; refuse impaired rides; keep backup transport; arrange help before moving.

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Limits and local checks

This prevention checklist is not a drinking allowance. The 0.08 criminal threshold is not a safe target: lower levels can bring provincial sanctions, and impairment can exist below it. Check current official guidance for your circumstances.

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  1. Impaired driving

    Government of Ontario · Official guidance and relevant requirements · Direct fetch returned HTTP 403; current official indexed text consulted; full-page and legal review pending

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