What is the legal blood alcohol limit for driving in Canada?
– Before May 1, 2009, the legal blood alcohol limit was 0.08. Starting May 1, there were some changes to the law. If you’ve been drinking and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) registers from 0.05 to 0.08 on a roadside breath test, you will lose your driver’s licence: First time – three days; second time – seven days and third time – one month. Drivers caught more than once face mandatory alcohol education programs and ignition interlock. Of course, you could try to challenge the breath test in court, but it’s always better to be on the safe side and not drink and drive, otherwise it may cost you a lot of money.
