There are many laws about driving, including driving while impaired by alcohol or a drug, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without a licence or insurance.
Criminal Law – Motor vehicle offences
Resources: Motor vehicle offences
The Ministry of Transportation has prepared a web page with fact sheets on three topics: Drinking and Driving Trends, Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), and Roadside Licence Suspensions.
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English, Français (français)This Justice for Children and Youth blog post looks at issues such as alcohol consumption and the number of passengers a driver can carry while driving with a G2 license in Ontario. It also looks at G2-type offences and the Novice Driver Sanction...
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EnglishThis Justice For Children and Youth blog post presents a scenario about a young person riding his bike, what happens when he runs into a car, and the legal lessons he learns. It discusses wearing a helmet, riding on the sidewalk, and accidents...
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EnglishThis is a three-part blog post on the law around novice driving and graduated licensing in Ontario. It presents scenarios involving young drivers and looks at what happens when their activities violate the law.
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EnglishLawFacts.ca is a website designed by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to help people find information about criminal law processes. The site includes a glossary of terms, forms and checklists, and legal information in the following topic areas:
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English, Français (français)Aside from criminal charges (impaired driving, stolen car, etc.) or an outstanding warrant, the violations listed in this article could leave motorists in handcuffs.
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EnglishThe Criminal Law section of the Legal Services Society web site has publications on topics such as no-contact orders, self-representation in a criminal trial, and what to do when charged with a crime. There is also a series called "What to Do If You...
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EnglishThis booklet provides victims of alcohol or drug-related automobile crashes and their families with detailed information on how the criminal justice system works. It explains impaired-driving legislation and the penalties for various offences. There...
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English, Français (français)This resource, developed for parents of teens, explains the legal liability that parents may have if drunk young people injure themselves or others after drinking alcohol on their property. The resource offers examples from Canadian court cases...
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