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A driver is convicted of impaired driving for the first time. Under the provincial rules, how long is the mandatory licence suspension?

  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 3 years
  4. 10 years
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Correct answer: 1 year

A first conviction brings a 1-year suspension. A second offence brings 3 years and a third or later offence brings 10 years, if the earlier suspension was in the last 10 years.

Source: Offences, Penalties and Mandatory Suspension Periods Regulations (N.S. Reg. 223/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Schedule A, Table of Mandatory Suspension Periods for Specified Offences, page 5

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026