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flag Ontario toughened impaired driving penalties in Jan. 2026, with stricter rules and harsher fines.

flag North Bay police laid 16 impaired driving charges between November 2025 and January 2026, up from 12 the previous year. flag Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario strengthened penalties under the Highway Traffic Act, including a seven-day immediate licence suspension for first-time offenders, mandatory education or treatment, and stricter consequences for repeat offences. flag Drivers under 21 or with probationary licences face zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs. flag A 10-year look-back period now allows police to consider past convictions, and penalties include ignition interlock devices, higher fines, vehicle impoundment, and insurance premium increases of 50% to 150%. flag Refusing a breath test or having a BAC of 0.08 or higher can lead to criminal charges and lifetime licence suspension if death results. flag Police urge planning ahead using designated drivers, rideshares, or public transit.

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