13 www.rnca.ca Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association 90 Day Suspensions under the Highway Traffic Act: If your blood alcohol concentration is 80 mg or more, your driver’s licence will be suspended for 90 days in addition to the 24 hour suspension. The 90 day suspension will take effect 14 days after expiry of the 24 hour suspension. Suspension Periods for convictions under the Highway Traffic Act: 1st offence- suspended from driving for 12 months 2nd offence- suspended from driving for 36 months 3rd and subsequent - suspended from driving for 60 months Suspension Periods for Convictions under the Criminal Code of Canada If you are charged under the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) for driving or having care or control of a motor vehicle (snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle, etc.), the penalties are: 1st offencefine of $600 or more, prohibited from driving for a minimum of 12 months, to a maximum of 3 years. 2nd offence- 14 days in jail and prohibited from driving for a minimum of 24 months, to a maximum of 5 years. 3rd and subsequent - 90 days in jail and prohibited from driving for a minimum of 36 months. Reinstatement Requirements Alcohol Education Courses are available from approved driving schools province wide. You may complete your course anytime during your suspension so contact them as soon as possible to arrange for an appointment. There is a fee charged for this service that is the individual’s responsibility. Novice drivers who exceed the zero tolerance blood acohol concentration will have their driving privileges suspended. Novice Driver Suspension Periods under the Highway Traffic Act: Alcohol Assessment/Rehabilitation This program is provided by Addiction Services, Department of Health. As part of your reinstatement requirements you are required to undergo an assessment. You should contact Addiction Services as soon as you receive your notification as you may be placed on a waiting list for an appointment. The initial interview and assessment process will normally take between 2-4 sessions. continued ...
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