Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 26 of 318
A driver has no drugs in the body and no signs of impairment. What is the lowest blood alcohol level that can lead to Criminal Code charges?
- 50 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 120 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 200 mg per 100 ml of blood
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Correct answer: 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
At 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08) or more, a driver can face charges. The police can measure it with a breathalyzer at the station.
Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Driving while impaired, page 53
Practice alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026