Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 27 of 318

A driver has a blood alcohol level of 80 mg per 100 ml or more. What does the Highway Safety Code require right away?

  1. A written warning
  2. A 24-hour driving ban
  3. A 30-day licence suspension
  4. A 90-day licence suspension
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Correct answer: A 90-day licence suspension

The licence is suspended at once for 90 days. A 90-day vehicle seizure applies only for a repeat offence.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Driving while impaired, page 56

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026