In Saskatchewan, it is against the law for new drivers to have any alcohol in their blood. For experienced drivers the limit is .04. If you drive over these limits...

Your driver’s licence will be immediately suspended.

• For new drivers and drivers who are 21 or younger, suspensions start at 60 days and increase with subsequent offences, up to a maximum of 18 months.
• For experienced drivers suspensions start at 3 days and increase for subsequent offences, up to a maximum of 90 days.

The vehicle you were driving will be impounded.

Even if you are not the registered owner of the vehicle it will be impounded.

• Impoundment starts with 3 days for a 1st offence and increases with subsequent offences – up to 14 days for experienced drivers and 7 days for new drivers.
• The registered owner will be responsible for towing and storage costs, but could take steps through the courts to recover those costs from the driver in situations where the owner was not the driver.

You will have to pay for and take an Impaired Driving Education Program.

• For a 1st offence the Driving Without Impairment (DWI) Program is required to be completed within 120 days.
• For a 2nd offence the Alcohol and Drug Education Program is required.
• For a 3rd offence Addiction Assessment is required.

You will lose Safe Driver Recognition points.

You may also have to pay a penalty depending on your current safety rating.

Repeat offenders must install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle they drive.

Ignition Interlock requires drivers to provide a breath sample before the vehicle will start and will prevent the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. It also requires and records random breath samples while the vehicle is running. You will be responsible for installation and maintenance costs.

For all the above offences, convictions within the last 5 years will be considered in determining if it is a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or subsequent offence.