Being convicted of impaired driving is a criminal code violation and remains on the driver's record forever.

The consequences of this are beyond the road. A criminal record can affect the driver's chances of getting a job or accessing other countries.

Losing a Licence can harm a person's lifestyle. It will affect their social opportunities and ability to obtain employment or education.

Be responsible and avoid driving while impaired at all costs.

Impaired driving can have severe personal and social consequences for drivers, passengers, and other road users.

Here are some of the ways impaired driving can impact individuals and communities:

Legal Consequences: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Ontario. It can result in severe legal consequences, including fines, licence suspensions, and jail time. Drivers with a criminal record for impaired driving may face challenges finding employment or travelling to other countries.

Personal Injury or Death: Impaired driving is a leading cause of road accidents, often resulting in personal injury or death. The driver, their passengers, and other road users can be seriously injured or killed in a collision caused by impaired driving.

Emotional Distress: The emotional toll of an impaired driving incident can be severe. Survivors may suffer from long-term physical and emotional consequences. At the same time, the friends and family of those injured or killed may struggle with grief and trauma.

Damage to Property: Impaired driving can also result in significant property damage to the vehicles involved in a collision and other road structures.

Social Stigma: Impaired driving can also carry a social stigma, with individuals who engage in this behaviour often viewed as irresponsible or reckless by their peers.

Drivers can access a wide range of resources, including educational campaigns, support groups, and counselling services, to become more aware of the risks involved with impaired driving. Drivers need to take the time to educate themselves on the dangers of impaired driving and to take steps to prevent themselves and others from engaging in this behaviour.