Licences and penaltiesQuestion 141 of 309

At what BAC is it a Criminal Code offence to drive?

  1. 0.08 percent or more
  2. 0.02 percent or more
  3. 0.05 percent or more
  4. 0.15 percent or more
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Correct answer: 0.08 percent or more

The Criminal Code bans driving at 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, which is 0.08 percent, or more.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 5.9 Impaired driving, page 65

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026