Alcohol, drugs and fatigueQuestion 241 of 296

A driver has no earlier suspension in the last 10 years. A police screening device shows a blood alcohol of 50 to 79 mg per 100 ml. How long is the licence suspension?

  1. 7 days
  2. 24 hours
  3. 15 days
  4. 30 days
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Correct answer: 7 days

A reading from 50 to 79 mg brings a short suspension. It is 7 days with no earlier suspension of this kind in the last 10 years, 15 days with one, and 30 days with two or more.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 74, Suspension at 50 to 79 mg of alcohol

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026