Quebec

Identification of Offenders. The police in Quebec use random roadchecks and approved screening devices to help enforce impaired driving laws. There are, however, no provisions for 24-hour roadside licence suspensions.

Criminal Code Offences. Drivers convicted under the Criminal Code of impaired driving offences face a one-year suspension for a first offence, a two-year suspension for a second offence and a three-year suspension for subsequent offences.

Licence Reinstatement. All offenders must complete the period of suspension, pass a reinstatement exam, and pay all applicable fees to be eligible for reinstatement. In addition, first offenders may be directed by the court to attend the Alcofrein educational workshop.

Future Initiatives. None was identified.