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A newly licensed driver has a small amount of alcohol in the blood, less than 50 mg in 100 ml. A peace officer tests the driver. What happens?

  1. The driving privilege is suspended for 24 hours
  2. The driver gets a warning only
  3. The driver loses the licence for 1 year
  4. Nothing, because the level is under 50 mg
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Correct answer: The driving privilege is suspended for 24 hours

A novice driver must have no alcohol in the blood. A screening result above 0 mg and below 50 mg in 100 ml brings a 24-hour suspension, ordered by the peace officer.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 76, Roadside suspension of restricted driver

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026