Licences and penaltiesQuestion 228 of 296

A police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are unfit to drive for any reason, including a medical reason. What can the officer do?

  1. Cancel your licence for one year
  2. Take your vehicle permit for 90 days
  3. Order you to pay a fee and drive on
  4. Suspend your driving privilege for 24 hours
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Correct answer: Suspend your driving privilege for 24 hours

A tired, sick, or impaired driver can be stopped from driving. The officer can order a 24-hour suspension.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 78, Suspension for unfitness to drive

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026