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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 103 of 309

A graduated licence holder breaks the zero alcohol or drug rule. What is the penalty?

  1. A fine and a warning only
  2. A one year suspension, then a restart of the graduated period
  3. A three month suspension and no restart
  4. A one year suspension, with credit for the tests you passed
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Correct answer: A one year suspension, then a restart of the graduated period

The driver is suspended for one year. After that the graduated period starts again, and earlier tests and courses do not count.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 1.1 Types of Licences, page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026