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See the full first-year cost of an impaired driving conviction — fine, administrative penalty, ignition interlock, program fees, and reinstatement.
Estimate only — not legal advice. Does not include increased insurance premiums, which can add thousands more over several years.In Ontario, the total cost of an impaired driving conviction typically reaches $20,000 or more once you add the fine (a minimum $1,000 for a first offence), licence reinstatement, the mandatory ignition interlock and 'Back on Track' remedial program, and — the largest cost — years of high-risk insurance premiums. A criminal impaired-driving conviction also brings a mandatory driving prohibition and a permanent criminal record. Even a roadside 'warn range' suspension carries escalating administrative penalties.
A $1,000 fine looks manageable — but interlock, program fees, and insurance routinely make the real cost 10-20x higher.
Mandatory for at least 1 year once your licence is reinstated — installation, monthly rental, and calibration all add up.
A DUI conviction can affect your insurance for up to 6 years, often adding thousands annually or forcing you into high-risk coverage.
A successfully defended or reduced charge can avoid most of these costs entirely — the legal fees are often the best investment in the whole process.
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