Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program (continued)
IRS ZERO: Novice
The IRS ZERO: Novice program applies to all alcohol and/or drugs and there is a zero tolerance approach for any alcohol and/or drugs for novice drivers in the Class 7 learner’s licence or Class 5-GDL licence category.
Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following:
- an immediate 30 day driver’s licence suspension
- a seven day vehicle seizure
- $200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
IRS ZERO: Commercial
The IRS ZERO: Commercial program applies to all alcohol and/or drugs and there is a zero tolerance approach for any alcohol and/or drug for a commercial driver operating a commercial vehicle in a commercial capacity.
Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following:
First occurrence: Three day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
Second occurrence: 15 day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $600 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
Third occurrence: 30 day immediate driver’s licence suspension and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
IRS: WARN
The IRS: WARN program applies when a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a driver has operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration that is equal to or exceeds 50 milligrams of alcohol in 100 mililitres of blood.
Contraventions for this type of suspension/disqualification include the following:
First occurrence: Three day immediate driver’s licence suspension, three day vehicle seizure, and $300 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
Second occurrence: 15 day immediate driver’s licence suspension, seven day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the Crossroads course (or the Planning Ahead course may be used as an equivalent), and $600 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.
Third occurrence: 30 day immediate driver’s licence suspension, seven day vehicle seizure, requirement to complete the IMPACT Program, and $1,200 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20 per cent.