Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Policy Brief

Administrative Sanctions for Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers


Provides an overview of administrative sanctions for alcohol and drug use by drivers. It describes procedures and processes involved, an indication of similar measures in other countries, evidence of the effectiveness of Canadian measures, and potential limitations and alternatives.

This brief is one of a series on impaired driving in Canada, intended for a broad audience interested in impaired-driving issues.

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