Study topic
Cannabis and drug-impaired driving
Driving while impaired by any drug is treated as seriously as alcohol in Ontario. Novice and young drivers face a strict zero-tolerance rule.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ G1, G2, and drivers aged 21 and under must have zero drugs in their system.
- ◆ Cannabis impairs reaction time, judgement, and coordination behind the wheel.
- ◆ Drug-impaired driving carries the same penalties as alcohol-impaired driving.
- ◆ Even prescription or over-the-counter medicines can impair your driving.
- ◆ Refusing a roadside drug test carries the same penalties as failing it.