\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"author\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"contentLocation\": \"Canada\",\r\n\"contentUrl\": \"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185ae7471eca.jpg\",\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2021-11-05\",\r\n\"description\": \"What to do if your car skids (understeers) in slippery conditions, how to correct a skid.\",\r\n\"name\": \"How to Correct a Skid in Slippery Driving Conditions\"\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script>\r\n(Click on the infographic to view in full-screen mode)\r\n\u003Cp>A front-wheel skid—also known as understeer—occurs when your front wheels lose traction. If you do start to skid: \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cli>Don’t panic, remain calm. Slamming on your brakes (or the gas) will only make things worse.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Instead of accelerating or turning quickly, ease off the gas, and let the traction on your tires steer the vehicle without touching the brake or gas pedals. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Steer in the direction you want to go. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Once you’re off an icy patch, it’s okay to accelerate again. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ol>\r\n\u003Cp>If you’re on a backroad or a street that hasn’t been sanded or salted, remember that there’s always a potential to skid. Brake lightly, and keep your steering wheel as straight as possible.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>How to Control a Rear Wheel Slide While Driving Around a Corner\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca title=\"How to Control a Rear Wheel Slide While Driving Around a Corner\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185ae734ce61.jpg\">\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185ae734ce61.jpg\" alt=\"How to control a slide to avoid crashing in slippery conditions.\" width=\"781\" height=\"439\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"author\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"contentLocation\": \"Canada\",\r\n\"contentUrl\": \"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185ae734ce61.jpg\",\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2021-11-05\",\r\n\"description\": \"What to do if your car oversteers (slides) in winter driving.\",\r\n\"name\": \"How to Control a Slide While Driving in Winter Conditions\"\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script>\r\n(Click on the infographic to view in full-screen mode)\r\n\u003Cp>If your back wheels are sliding due to ice and your car starts to spin, it’s known as oversteer. To correct a rear-wheel skid you should:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cli>Ease off the gas.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Turn into the slide with your steering wheel to straighten out your car. It will alleviate the skid and put you back in complete control of your vehicle. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Remember: over-steering can perpetuate the problem, so always maintain a cool head to prevent a knee-jerk reaction. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ol>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>2. Clear your car of ice and snow\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>If you’re planning a drive and it’s windy, snowing, and freezing cold, make sure your car is cleared off to ensure the visibility from the driver's seat is clear. Brush off all the windows, the hood of your car, and your taillights and headlights.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Failing to clear the roof of snow may result in it falling onto your windshield when you decelerate and is a \u003Cstrong>fineable offence in some provinces\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Freezing weather conditions can result in ice build-up on your vehicle’s surface. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/maintenance/fastest-way-to-de-ice-your-windshield\">De-ice spray\u003C/a> is a great way to quickly thaw ice off your windows if it’s difficult to scrape off. And when you park your vehicle, lift your wipers up to ensure they don’t freeze to your windshield.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Read more: \u003C/strong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/maintenance-tips/5-ways-to-start-preparing-your-car-for-the-winter-now\">\u003Cstrong>5 Ways To Prepare Your Car For The Winter\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>3. Keep a safe distance\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>A big hazard when driving in a snowstorm is other drivers who are either inexperienced on snowy roads or don’t have the appropriate tires installed. \u003Cstrong>Drive slowly. \u003C/strong>Distance between vehicles is key when driving in a snowstorm as you need a reasonable amount of space and time to brake safely. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>You can easily lose traction if you slam on the brakes, so keep your speed down and if other drivers choose to tailgate or drive faster, let them pass you.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>4. Be very cautious when driving in freezing rain\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>In some Canadian cities, driving in the rain with freezing temperatures is inevitable. Canada sees fluctuating temperatures which results in all types of road conditions developing. More often than not, where there is freezing rain, there are slippery roads and black ice. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>It’s important for drivers to use extreme caution when driving in this kind of bad weather as the chances of losing control of the vehicle are greater, and it can be more difficult to see. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>If you absolutely must drive in freezing rain: \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Give yourself plenty of time as the commute will most likely take longer.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>While on the road, keep your space between other vehicles and watch out for snow plows and salt trucks. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>In freezing rain, road maintenance vehicles are always out salting or sanding the roads. Try to drive behind maintenance vehicles at a safe distance as opposed to beside them. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Keep it easy on the brakes and avoid engaging in distracted driving; freezing rain is more dangerous than it looks.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>5. Plan ahead to ensure your winter driving safety\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Don’t underestimate how easy is to lose control of your vehicle in poor weather conditions. Here are a few final tips to keep in mind as we head into winter: \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Ch4>i. Stay on main roads\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003Cp>During a snow or ice storm, it’s likely that your town or city will have snow plows and salt trucks maintaining main routes first before back roads and side streets. If you’re planning to drive in winter conditions, stay on the main roads to avoid unplowed and unsalted road conditions. This will minimize your chances of getting in a vehicle-related accident due to poor road maintenance.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch4>ii. See and be seen\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003Cp>One of the best ways to avoid an accident is to ensure you’re seen on the road by all motorists and pedestrians. Make sure your headlights are turned on and cleared of snow, and—as mentioned—maintain a safe distance between other vehicles. It can be difficult to see other vehicles in your blind spot, especially during a snowstorm. Keep it slow and keep your eyes peeled for all types of movement on the road.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch4>iii. Avoid driving in very bad conditions\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003Cp>If you check the weather and it’s terrible outside, maybe you should avoid getting behind the wheel altogether. The best practice is to wait until a snowstorm has calmed, or until you’re sure that road maintenance vehicles have recently visited the roads.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Drive confidently with Canada Drives\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>When you don't have weekends to spare to visit the dealership, Canada Drives makes car shopping easy. With our online pre-approval application, it takes a couple of minutes to see what you qualify for. Then, all you have to do is select the car you love and we'll deliver it to your door!\u003C/p> \r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/?SID2=blog-driving-tips-driving-tips-for-winter-in-canada\">\u003Cstrong>Find your perfect ride today with Canada Drives!\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/driving-tips-driving-tips-for-winter-in-canada\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"5 Simple Tips for Safe Winter Driving in Canada\",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/10/5db769490e011.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2019-02-25\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-11-05\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Canada Drives is the largest 100% online car-shopping platform in Canada. Shop hundreds of certified used vehicles and have yours delivered to your door.\"} ] \r\n\u003C/script>","2021-11-03","/uploads/2021/11/6185b249a4c9c.jpg","/uploads/2021/11/6185b24a6cf71.jpg","/uploads/2021/11/6185b24ab6d7c.jpg","/uploads/2021/11/6185b24b1beae.jpg","Safe Winter Driving in Canada","5 Tips for Safe Winter Driving | Canada Drives","Stay safe on the roads during the cold season with our guide to winter driving. Get tips for driving in the snow, controlling a slide, and more! ",4,"2019-02-25 17:30:14","2021-11-15 13:27:46","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185b24b1beae.jpg","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185b24ab6d7c.jpg","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6185b249a4c9c.jpg","Nov 3, 2021",{"id":89,"testimonial_id":7,"score":7,"url":90,"title":91,"quote":92,"body":93,"amp_body":7,"amp_verified":7,"publish_at":94,"img_thumb":95,"img_small":96,"img_medium":97,"img_large":98,"alt_text":99,"image_source":100,"seo_title":101,"seo_description":102,"seo_keywords":16,"type_id":19,"category_id":20,"user_id":49,"author":49,"deleted_at":7,"created_at":103,"updated_at":104,"category_url":23,"category_name":24,"img_large_src":105,"img_medium_src":106,"img_thumb_src":107,"publish_date":108},810,"essential-and-free-apps-for-planning-the-perfect-road-trip","9 of the Best Road Trip Apps You Can Download for Free","We’ve compiled the best road trip apps so you can take on the open road without stressing over the details.","\u003Cp>From feeling the wind in your hair as you cruise past rugged mountains to visiting quirky roadside stops in the middle of nowhere, road trips give you the freedom to choose your own adventure. Planning them however can cause a headache. It takes time and effort to put together an awesome itinerary and the process can be daunting if you don’t know where to begin. Fortunately, there are many apps out there that can speed up the planning phase and help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Grab your smartphone and start creating the ultimate journey with these nine essential road trip apps that don’t cost a dime.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>1. Roadtrippers\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NW45g1Cv8QY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\r\n\u003Cp>Touted as the best road trip planner, \u003Ca href=\"https://roadtrippers.com/canada/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roadtrippers\u003C/a> is loaded with convenient features to help you put together the most epic driving adventure. Map out your route with up to seven waypoints and discover stops not listed on Google Maps ranging from scenic viewpoints and roadside attractions to local diners and trails off the beaten path. There are also plenty of pre-made travel guides to pull inspiration from. For longer trips, it may be worth upgrading to Roadtrippers Plus which allows you to plot up to 150 stops, build itineraries with friends, and access offline maps. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/roadtrippers-trip-planner/id944060491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roadtrippers&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>2. Google Maps \u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>You probably already have \u003Ca href=\"https://www.google.ca/maps/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Maps\u003C/a>, but there’s a good chance you’re not taking advantage of its lesser-known features.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Here are five Google Maps tricks to try:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download offline maps\u003C/a> beforehand so you can view them without an internet connection while on the road.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save a route\u003C/a> when you’re connected to Wi-Fi and access driving directions offline.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://support.google.com/maps/answer/144339?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add multiple destinations\u003C/a> to your itinerary.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7257797?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save your parking spot\u003C/a> so you won’t forget where you left your car.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6041199?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use voice commands\u003C/a> for hands-free driving.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ol>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps-transit-food/id585027354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>3. Gasbuddy \u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gasbuddy.com/\">GasBuddy\u003C/a> helps you fill up for less by locating the cheapest gas stations along your route. You can search for pitstops by price, location, brand, and amenities such as restaurants, car washes, and ATMs. Other money-saving features include a gas price map, trip cost calculator, and fuel logbook. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/gasbuddy-find-cheap-gas/id406719683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gbis.gbandroid&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>4. Flush\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing worse than having to go really bad and not knowing where a bathroom is. Luckily, the Flush app can help you instantly find the nearest public bathroom when nature calls. The app works offline so you can search from a database of over 200,000 toilets from anywhere in the world. Each bathroom listing will tell you if it provides disabled access and whether or not it requires a fee or key. You can also get directions to the nearest loo if you have an internet connection.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/flush-toilet-finder-map/id955254528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=toilet.samruston.com.toilet&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>5. Waze\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.waze.com/en-GB/waze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waze\u003C/a> gets you from point A to B faster by notifying you of traffic jams, accidents, construction, police stops, and more. Real-time alerts are powered by its community of users, while the slick interface minimizes phone fiddling by letting you listen to music and podcasts right in the app.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waze-navigation-live-traffic/id323229106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waze&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>6. PackPoint\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Dn78Sd53do\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\r\n\u003Cp>How many times have you gone on holiday and realized you forgot to pack a bathing suit? With \u003Ca href=\"https://www.packpnt.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PackPoint\u003C/a>, you never have to worry about forgetting anything again. Just plug in your destination, departure date, trip length, and activities you’re planning on doing and the handy app will create a personalized packing list for you. You can even share your checklist with your travel buddies if they need help packing too.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/packpoint-travel-packing-list/id896337401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.YRH.PackPoint&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>7. Spotify\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>It isn’t a road trip without your favourite tunes blasting from your car speakers. Before you hit the road, make sure you put together an awesome playlist on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.spotify.com/ca-en/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify\u003C/a>. The app has millions of songs and podcasts to choose from. If you’re short on time, feel free to use pre-curated playlists like \u003Ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9wC1KY45plY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Road Trip Songs\u003C/a> or take advantage of the \u003Ca href=\"https://soundtrackyourride.byspotify.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soundtrack Your Ride\u003C/a> feature which generates a custom playlist based on your preferences, Spotify history, and length of your trip. Spotify is free. However, you may want to get the premium version which comes with ad-free music and offline listening.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spotify-music-and-podcasts/id324684580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>8. AllTrails\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/y7bq7x_k_Cw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\r\n\u003Cp>Park the car and explore the great outdoors with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AllTrails\u003C/a>. Packed with 100,000 hiking paths and mountain bike routes, this app makes it easy to discover new trails in parks across Canada. Locate pet and kid-friendly trails in a snap and sift through hikes by rating, length, and difficulty level. The app offers detailed driving directions to bring you straight to the trailhead and turns your phone into a GPS tracker so you won’t get lost.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/alltrails-hike-bike-run/id405075943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alltrails.alltrails&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>9. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>When you’ve exhausted your road trip playlist, why not challenge your friends and family to a game of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Test your trivia knowledge by answering questions in categories such as sports, geography, science, and movies. When you get stumped, get help by using your 50:50, ask an expert, or ask the audience lifelines. The game is great for kids of all ages and includes an offline mode so you can play as much as you want while cruising down the highway.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download now:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/id1418794453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 117px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9553b1d17f8.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonypicturestelevision.millionaire&hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg style=\"width: 129px;\" src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/3/5c9551c07dced.png\" height=\"39\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp>These nine free apps are guaranteed to streamline your planning process and help you get the most out of your open road adventure. Download them on your smartphone or tablet before you leave and bring a charger to keep your devices powered throughout the trip.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Kick-off your road trip with a new car\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Shopping for a new car is as easy as downloading an app! Canada Drives can help you get behind the wheel of your new ride just in time for your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving/the-great-canadian-road-trip\">great Canadian road trip\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/?SID2=blog-driving-tips-essential-and-free-apps-for-planning-the-perfect-road-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started today!\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Related articles\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/top-5-tips-for-surviving-a-road-trip\">The Top 5 Tips For Surviving A Road Trip\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/dog-car-safety\">Dog Car Safety: The Safest Way to Travel With Your Best Furry Friend\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/maintenance-tips/how-to-prep-your-car-for-long-summer-drives\">How To Prep Your Car For Long Summer Drives\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving/9-essential-and-free-apps-for-planning-the-perfect-road-trip\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"9 of the Best Road Trip Apps You Can Download for Free \",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/6/5ee2cabcefa73.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2020-06-11\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2020-06-11\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Don't just pass your driving test, ace it! 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Operating a passenger car, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, or any other machinery while under the influence is considered impaired driving. But what you might not be aware of is that \u003Cstrong>certain penalties can be applied up to two hours after the act of driving\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The Canadian government sets the limit on how much is too much. And since \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada legalized the use of cannabis\u003C/a> in 2018, it affected how impaired driving laws are applied in the country. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>What is the safe limit for driving after drinking?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>The safe limit for consuming alcoholic beverages and then getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is… none. Even one drink can affect your ability to make the right decisions and snap judgements. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The enforceable limits are different though, based on the concentration of alcohol in your bloodstream, or blood-alcohol concentration (BAC).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Canada’s Department of Justice establishes that the prohibited blood alcohol concentration is “80 milligrams (mg) or more of alcohol per 100 millilitres (ml) of blood.” That’s where the number ‘.08’ comes from. \u003Cstrong>Provincial limits and penalties can be established at a lower level yet. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Can I take cannabis and drive?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Pot, weed, marijuana, reefer, the herbal, maryjane – whatever name you call it, cannabis is still a drug. It’s been legalized in Canada but that doesn’t mean it’s free from consequences if you partake. Smoking or consuming cannabis and driving can land you in legal hot water, and a jail cell.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The primary psychoactive component in pot is THC. Consequences vary depending on the concentration in your blood. While it’s prohibited to drive with between two and five nanograms (ng) of THC per ml of blood, the offence is even more serious when it’s above 5ng per ml. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Read More:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving While High: What Are the Laws in Canada?\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>What about other drugs?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the big factors for impaired driving are alcohol and cannabis. However, having any detectable amount of other illegal drugs in your system within two hours of driving is a big no-no. The exception is GHB, a party drug that’s naturally produced in human bodies in very small quantities – over 5mg of GHB per ml of blood is prohibited.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Canada’s penalties for impaired driving\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Canada’s Department of Justice has established \u003Ca href=\"https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/sidl-rlcfa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legal penalties for people convicted of impaired driving\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>If convicted of your first offence of alcohol impaired driving at or over .08 within two hours of driving, the mandatory minimum penalty is a $1,000 fine. Fines increase according to BAC with:\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>.08 to .119 dealt a $1,000 fine\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>.120 to .159 commanding a $1,500 fine, and;\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>blowing .160 or higher commanding a minimum $2,000 fine.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cli>If convicted of your first offence of drug-impaired driving with more than 5ng of THC or any other prohibited drug in your system within two hours of driving, the mandatory minimum penalty is a $1,000 fine. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>The same minimum penalty applies if convicted of driving with more than 2.5ng of THC per ml and a BAC of .05 combined. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For any of the above, a second conviction will net you a mandatory minimum 30 days in prison. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>And for a third conviction, offenders will receive a mandatory minimum penalty of 120 days in prison. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>The maximum penalty for the above charges is 10 years in prison.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>Should you choose not to provide a sample when it’s been requested, there’s a minimum $2,000 fine. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>There are other penalties to consider too. A summary conviction for drug-impaired driving with 2ng of THC per ml of blood, up to 5ng, within two hours of getting behind the wheel will command a $1,000 fine. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>A conviction for impaired driving causing bodily harm has stiff but just penalties. A summary conviction carries a maximum two years in prison less a day while an indictment has a maximum prison term of 14 years.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>And if convicted of impaired driving causing death, an indictment carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Penalties for impaired driving by province\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>In Canada, provinces can apply supplemental laws for impaired driving. This is a breakdown of any additional province-by-province penalties you can expect for illegally driving under the influence.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Alberta\">Alberta\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#BritishColombia\">British Columbia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Manitoba\">Manitoba\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NewBrunswick\">New Brunswick\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NewfoundlandandLabrador\">Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NovaScotia\">Nova Scotia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Ontario\">Ontario\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#PEI\">Prince Edward Island\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Quebec\">Quebec\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Saskatchewan\">Saskatchewan\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Yukon\">Yukon\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NWT\">Northwest Territories\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Nunavut\">Nunavut\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ol>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Alberta\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Alberta\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.alberta.ca/immediate-roadside-sanctions-irs-fail-program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Alberta’s impaired driving penalties\u003C/a> follow the federal guidelines for impaired driving. However, additional sanctions may apply for a conviction, and they’ve been updated as of December 1, 2020.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>For the first offence in a 10-year period, you’ll receive an immediate 90-day licence suspension and an additional one-year driving suspension where you must participate in an Ignition Interlock Program if you wish to drive again. Your vehicle will be seized for 30 days and you’ll need to participate in a ‘Planning Ahead’ course. A 20% victim fine surcharge will be added to the $1,000 fine.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For a second offence in a 10-year period, the same initial suspension occurs along with a 30-day vehicle seizure. You'll also receive a three-year license suspension, but you may be permitted to drive if you agree to an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.alberta.ca/immediate-roadside-sanctions-fail-ignition-interlock-program.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Ignition Interlock Program\u003C/a>. You must complete an IMPACT Program, and a $2000 fine and 20% victim fine surcharge is levied.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For a subsequent conviction, the initial 90-day complete license suspension is applied, followed by a lifetime suspension unless you participate in the Ignition Interlock Program. You can only apply to have the interlock requirement removed after 10 years, but it isn’t guaranteed. The $2,000 fine and 30-day vehicle seizure rules also apply.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"BritishColombia\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in British Columbia\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>In addition to the federal penalties and standards, \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/roadsafetybc/prohibitions/alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provincial laws in British Columbia\u003C/a> are even more stringent. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>A BAC reading up to .049 may result in a 12-hour driving prohibition if you’re in the Graduated Licensing Program, and you’ll start your 24-month N license period over.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If your BAC is over .05:\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>The first offence will result in an immediate three-day license seizure, a three-day vehicle impoundment, a $200 administrative penalty, and you’ll have to apply to have your license reinstated. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>The second offence within a five-year period has a penalty of a seven-day license seizure, seven-day vehicle impound, a $300 administrative penalty, and potentially a referral to the Responsible Driver Program. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A third offence carries a 30-day license forfeiture, 30-day impoundment, $400 admin penalty, and possibly a referral for the Ignition Interlock Program. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If your BAC is over .08: \u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>You may have to immediately surrender your license. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>You could be issued a Notice of Driving Prohibition for 90 days, effective on the spot.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Your vehicle could be impounded for up to 90 days.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>You may have to participate in the Responsible Driver Program and Ignition Interlock Program.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/1/5e32156df206a.png\" width=\"135\" height=\"25\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/?SID2=blog-driving-tips-impaired-driving-laws-penalties-in-canada-by-province\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop 100% online with Canada Drives\u003C/a> and find your next vehicle with ease. With hundreds of cars, trucks, and SUVs to choose from, Canadians can shop, finance, purchase and even trade-in their current vehicle without ever having to visit a dealership! \u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Manitoba\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Manitoba\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>In Manitoba, a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/impaired-driving-suspensions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suspected drug or alcohol impairment\u003C/a> can result in a 24-hour roadside suspension. \r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If your BAC is between .05 and .79, it’s considered a ‘warn’ level and has sanctions that include:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>An administrative penalty of at least $400 and a tiered vehicle impoundment term of 3 to 60 days, plus the loss of five points on the Driver Safety Rating.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>If you register a BAC of .08 or more, or fail the drug standard, a three-month Administrative License Suspension is levied.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>If convicted of impaired driving, penalties may include losing up to 15 points on the Driver Safety Rating scale, a hefty fine, possible prison time, a driving prohibition, mandatory license suspension, possible participation in the Ignition Interlock Program, and potential vehicle forfeiture.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>If you have your license suspended two or more times within a 10-year time frame, a mandatory Impaired Driver Program assessment must be completed at the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba—at your expense.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NewBrunswick\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in New Brunswick\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/community_safety/content/drivers_vehicles/content/consequences-for-alcohol-impaired-driving-in-new-brunswick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motor Vehicle Act in New Brunswick\u003C/a> enforces stricter impaired driving laws than the federal standards. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>For drivers with a BAC between .05 and .079, a first offence nets a seven-day license suspension. A second offence lands a 15-day suspension while a third offence in five years results in a 30-day suspension, a license reinstatement fee, and mandatory involvement in a drinking driver education course.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Vehicles may also be impounded for:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Up to seven days if the BAC is within the warning range. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>30 days on the first suspension with a BAC of .08 or higher.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>60 days on subsequent infractions.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>For criminal convictions related to impaired driving in New Brunswick, a breathalyzer is mandatory for any vehicle the convicted person wishes to drive. The ignition interlock device is voluntary for short-term license suspensions.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NewfoundlandandLabrador\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2017/servicenl/0921n03.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/a> is one of the strictest provinces for impaired driving. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Drivers under 22 years of age may not have a BAC higher than 0 while driving and convictions are possible for BAC levels higher than .049. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Penalties include: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Potential 24-hour license suspension for a BAC between .05 and .08 for a first offence, longer for subsequent offences.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For GDL drivers, a first offence in the zero-tolerance program nets a two-month suspension, a second offence gets a four-month suspension, and a third offence is a six-month suspension plus an alcohol education program. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Drivers under 22 years of age can expect an immediate seven-day vehicle impoundment if alcohol levels under .08 are found. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For any driver convicted of impaired driving, participation in an ignition interlock program is mandatory.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>If caught blowing higher than .08, an immediate 24-hour suspension and a 90-day license suspension beginning 14 days after the arrest is levied. After a criminal conviction, the first offence carries a one-year driving prohibition, $600 fine, and alcohol education program. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>A second offence is a three-year driving prohibition, a minimum of 14 days jail time, and alcohol and drug screening. A third offence is a 10-year driving prohibition, 90 days behind bars, as well as an alcohol & drug screening. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NovaScotia\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Nova Scotia\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://novascotia.ca/sns/rmv/safe/alcohol.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nova Scotia’s impaired driving penalties\u003C/a> are strict and broken down into four categories. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>A first offence inside a 10-year period results in a fine of $600 to $2,000, a one-year license revocation from date of conviction, a mandatory addiction assessment program, license reinstatement fee, and you may be required to retake your driving tests.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A second offence in a 10-year period carries a fine of $600 to $2,000, a possible prison term of 14 days or more, a three-year driving suspension plus a license reinstatement fee, addiction assessment program, and mandatory license retesting.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A third offence increases the prison term to 90 days or more and a minimum 10-year revocation of driving privileges. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A fourth offence carries a permanent revocation of driving privileges. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://novascotia.ca/tran/roadsafety/newimpaireddriving.asp\">New rules\u003C/a> in the Province of Nova Scotia apply to driving while a child is in the car. If you are convicted of impaired driving while a child under the age of 16 is onboard, you’ll lose your license for two years and have to pay a minimum $1,000 fine. To get your license back, participation in an addictions program and an ignition interlock program are mandatory. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Ontario\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Ontario\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>In \u003Ca href=\"http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml#penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ontario, impaired driving laws\u003C/a> extend well beyond the federal penalties. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>For failing a field sobriety test or testing in the WARN range or new drivers violating zero tolerance: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>A three-day license suspension and $250 penalty are assessed for the first offence. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A second offence carries a seven-day suspension, $350 penalty, and a mandatory education program. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Subsequent offences carry a 30-day suspension, $450 penalty, mandatory treatment program, mandatory ignition interlock device for six months, and a mandatory medical evaluation. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For blowing over .08 or refusing a test, the penalty is a 90-day suspension, seven-day vehicle impoundment, $550 penalty, $281 license reinstatement fee, mandatory treatment program, and mandatory ignition interlock device for at least six months.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>If you’re criminally convicted in court: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>A first offence has a one-year license suspension, mandatory education or treatment program, required use of ignition interlock device for a year, and medical evaluation.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A second offence within 10 years increases penalties to a three-year license suspension and a three-year requirement for ignition interlock device.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Additional offences increase penalties to a minimum 10-year suspension with possible lifetime suspension, as well as a six-year mandatory ignition interlock device. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"PEI\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Prince Edward Island\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>PEI’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/h-05-highway_traffic_act_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highway Traffic Act\u003C/a> allows for penalties beyond the Canadian criminal code for impaired driving offences. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>If you’re convicted of impaired driving for the first time, you’ll have your license cancelled for one year and will have to pay a $750 reinstatement fee. Furthermore, an Ignition Interlock Device is mandatory for one year.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For a second offence, your license will be cancelled for three years and will have a mandatory Ignition Interlock Device for three-to-five years.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For additional offences, a five-year license cancellation applies in addition to a 10-year period with an Ignition Interlock Device.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>You’re required to abide by strict requirements including rehabilitation courses and administrative probation for up to 10 years after a conviction. Huge fines of $1,000 or more, not to mention jail sentences, are at the discretion of the courts.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Quebec\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Quebec\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/behaviours/drinking-and-driving/penalties-costs-impaired-driving/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quebec’s impaired driving laws\u003C/a> are in line with the Canadian criminal code but go further. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Upon your arrest, you’ll receive an immediate license suspension for up to 90 days and an immediate vehicle seizure for up to 30 days.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Once convicted, you’ll receive a driving prohibition of at least one year, your license is revoked for one to three years, you must complete an impaired driving program, and an ignition interlock device is mandatory. The minimum financial penalties for a first offence are $1,750. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For repeat offenders within a 10-year period, a minimum two-year prohibition, up to five-year license revocation, possible prison time, varying vehicle use prohibition, and a lifelong ignition interlock device are levied.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Saskatchewan\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Saskatchewan\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>If you’ve been convicted of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sgi.sk.ca/high-alcohol-level\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impaired driving in Saskatchewan\u003C/a>, you’ll receive an indefinite license suspension until your case goes through the courts. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>If you’re convicted of impaired driving with a BAC under .16, your vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. For BAC higher than .16, the impoundment term is 60 days. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For a first offence in a 10-year period, you’ll need to complete a mandatory education program and pay a $1,250 penalty. You’ll move to -20 on the driver rating scale. If your BAC is over .16, the penalty increases by $1,000.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For additional offences, the penalties are the same although the education courses increase in intensity.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>An \u003Ca href=\"https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/if-you-re-guilty-of-impaired-driving-in-sask-be-prepared-to-drive-with-an-ignition-breathalyzer-1.5294483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ignition interlock device\u003C/a> will be mandatory for between one and ten years. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Yukon\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Yukon\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>If an officer reasonably suspects you for \u003Ca href=\"https://yukon.ca/en/driving-and-transportation/driving-offences-and-penalties/find-out-about-driving-impaired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impaired driving in Yukon\u003C/a>, they can suspend your license for 24 hours and impound your vehicle. If you’re convicted of impaired driving, you may: \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Have your license suspended for 90 days and have your vehicle impounded for at least 30 days. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>A criminal conviction for a first offence will result in a one-year territorial license disqualification. A second offence carries a three-year disqualification, while a third offence carries an indefinite disqualification. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NWT\">\u003C/a> \u003Ca id=\"Nunavut\">\u003C/a> \r\n\u003Ch3>Impaired driving penalties in Northwest Territories and Nunavut\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>In \u003Ca href=\"https://www.responsiblenunavut.ca/en/facts/social-and-community-harm/drinking-and-driving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northwest Territories and Nunavut\u003C/a>, drivers under the age of 22 aren’t allowed any alcohol or drugs in their system while driving. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>For drivers with a BAC of .05 or higher, a 24-hour administrative license suspension may be issued. It can be increased to up to 30 days if a driver carries a previous suspension and prohibition.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>For a first offence driving with a BAC over .08, the penalty carries a minimum $1,000 fine and a 12-month driving prohibition. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>For a second conviction, a 30-day jail sentence and 24-month driving prohibition are levied. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Subsequent offences are higher yet – a minimum of 120 days in jail and a three-year driving prohibition.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>Any driver who fails a Standardized Field Sobriety Test or official evaluation (or refuses one without a reasonable excuse) faces licence suspensions or disqualification. \u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/distracted-driving-laws-penalties-canada\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"Impaired Driving Laws & Penalties in Canada (By Province)\",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/4/5e8bc98548eb0.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2020-04-06\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-06-11\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Distracted Driving laws and penalties broken down for each province, and tips on how to avoid the dangers of Distracted Driving.\"} ] \r\n\u003C/script>","2021-05-07","/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbf804c6.jpg","/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbf8f0d9.jpg","/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbf99f03.jpg","/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbfa8738.jpg","man gets pulled over by police for driving while impaired","Impaired Driving Laws & Penalties in Canada (By Province) | Canada Drives","The legalization of cannabis changed how Canada's impaired driving laws are enforced. See how penalties for driving under the influence compare across provinces.","2020-04-07 00:47:59","2021-07-20 14:09:59","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbfa8738.jpg","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbf99f03.jpg","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2020/4/5e8bcdbf804c6.jpg","May 7, 2021",{"id":130,"testimonial_id":7,"score":7,"url":131,"title":132,"quote":133,"body":134,"amp_body":7,"amp_verified":7,"publish_at":135,"img_thumb":136,"img_small":137,"img_medium":138,"img_large":139,"alt_text":140,"image_source":17,"seo_title":141,"seo_description":142,"seo_keywords":16,"type_id":19,"category_id":20,"user_id":81,"author":19,"deleted_at":7,"created_at":143,"updated_at":83,"category_url":23,"category_name":24,"img_large_src":144,"img_medium_src":145,"img_thumb_src":146,"publish_date":147},604,"cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada","Driving While High: What Are the Laws in Canada?","With cannabis legalization, many Canadians are wondering about the legal boundaries of weed consumption. You might be wondering, “Can I drive while high?”. Read on to learn about the legal limits of cannabis and how to enjoy it without getting into trouble with the law.","\u003Cp>At the stroke of midnight on October 17th, 2018, marijuana became legal across Canada under the Cannabis Act. Many Canadians take pride in the legalization of cannabis. It is a historical event that created waves across the globe and signalled a new perception of the drug.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Despite pot being legalized for over a year, many Canadians are still wondering about the boundaries and related legality of weed consumption. A common query many Canadians have is, “What are the DUI laws on driving while high?”\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote\">\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cstrong>Jump to a section in this blog:\u003C/strong>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#what-is-a-dui\">What is a DUI?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#is-it-safe-to-drive-while-high\">Is it safe to drive while high?\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#how-does-cannabis-impair-your-driving\">How does cannabis impair your driving?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#is-driving-while-high-dangerous\">Is driving while high dangerous?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#difference-between-driving-high-vs-drunk\">What’s the difference between driving while high vs drunk?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#high-worse-than-drunk\">Is driving while high worse than drunk?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#how-long-to-wait\">How long should you wait before driving after consumption?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#is-it-illegal-to-drive-while-high\">Is it illegal to drive while high?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#high-dui-test\">How does the marijuana DUI test work?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#edibles\">What about edibles?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#CBD\">Can you driving on CBD?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#stats\">Driving while high statistics: accidents & deaths\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#high-driving-laws-by-province\">Marijuana driving laws by province and territory\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#avoiding-impaired-driving\">Avoiding impaired driving\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ol>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving/impaired-driving-laws-penalties-in-canada-by-province\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impaired driving\u003C/a> is the primary criminal cause of bodily harm or death in Canada. 40% of Canadian drivers killed in vehicle crashes tested positive for drugs. This figure \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/police/community-safety-policing/impaired-driving/drug-impaired-driving.html\">exceeds the percentage of drivers that tested positive for alcohol (33%)\u003C/a>. Unfortunately, these statistics indicate that the legalization of cannabis has caused more cannabis-related road accidents.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>At Canada Drives, we believe in having fun responsibly. In this post, we answer some common questions about the legal limits of cannabis, and how driving while high is viewed in the eyes of the law.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-is-a-dui\">What is a DUI?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Let’s start with the basics. DUI stands for driving under the influence. “Influence” refers to being intoxicated as a result of the consumption of drugs, alcohol, or any other substance that alters your behaviour and responses.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Since cannabis is now legal, Canadians have begun to question the influence or impact of cannabis on driving. To answer that question, let’s explore the science and legality of this issue.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"is-it-safe-to-drive-while-high\">Is it safe to drive while high?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Cannabis \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/about.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc_en&utm_content=thc_1&utm_campaign=cannabis-19\" target=\"_blank\">has two active ingredients\u003C/a> that affect the human body. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the component that causes the intoxicating effects. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second major component in cannabis. CBD is reported to offer therapeutic and healing effects. It does not cause people to get high.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Consumption of weed causes people to feel euphoric, relaxed, and experience heightened sensory capabilities. While under the influence of cannabis, individuals can also experience negative effects such as confusion, sleepiness, forgetfulness, paranoia, and lack of concentration.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-does-cannabis-impair-your-driving\">How does cannabis impair your driving abilities?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Cannabis impairs your driving by altering your motor skills, slowing your reaction time, and inhibiting your short-term memory and concentration. Drivers under the influence of cannabis tend to drive at varying speeds and are unable to make quick decisions or respond to unexpected events. As you can imagine, these tendencies make it unsafe to drive while high on cannabis.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Driving while high on other drugs is unsafe too. This includes all illegal substances, such as cocaine, LSD, ketamine, or methamphetamines. Even prescribed or over-the-counter drugs can impact your ability to drive – some come with warnings right on the label.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"is-driving-while-high-dangerous\">Is driving while high dangerous?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Because you’re under the influence of a substance that alters, heightens, or depresses your perception of reality, it is considered dangerous to drive while high. It doesn’t matter if it’s cannabis, meth, painkillers, or any other drug. Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs isn’t safe and can result in an accident.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 id=\"difference-between-driving-high-vs-drunk\">What’s the difference between driving while high vs. drunk?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Both alcohol and weed consumption can lead to lapses in your decision-making and spatial awareness. Both can inhibit your reaction speed and alertness on the road. But how you react to an intoxicating substance will vary depending on the drug or drink as well as the person. Factors include a person's body weight and their ability to metabolize the substance.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>For instance, a 250lb. person will typically need more of a substance to get them intoxicated or high. However, it could take much longer for the effects of the drug to dissipate because there’s more in their system, plus their metabolic rate may be slower.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 id=\"high-worse-than-drunk\">Is driving while high worse than drunk?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>As it’s different from person to person, it’s impossible to say to what degree driving while high is better or worse than driving drunk. However, both circumstances have stiff penalties and deadly consequences.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>It's worth noting that a study from 2012 revealed that being high on cannabis doubled the risk of a serious or fatal collision.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-to-wait\">How long should you wait before driving after consumption?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>It’s difficult to determine exactly how long a person should wait to drive after consuming cannabis. Unlike alcohol, cannabis consumption is difficult to measure since it can be consumed in different ways. In addition, the potency of weed and each person’s ability to dissipate the drug must be considered. For now, the length of time an individual must wait before driving is case by case.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Some experts advise \u003Ca href=\"https://madd.ca/pages/impaired-driving/overview/cannabis-and-driving/#7\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>waiting a minimum of four hours\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> before driving after consuming cannabis. It's important to emphasize that \u003Cstrong>four hours is an absolute minimum and may not be long enough in many situations\u003C/strong>. If you consumed a lot of cannabis, you should wait longer before driving. If you mixed cannabis with alcohol or other drugs, you should wait longer. If you’re a new user, you should wait longer since you may be unfamiliar with the effects of cannabis. Lastly, if you don’t feel sober or are unsure if you’re able to drive, don’t take the risk!\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"is-it-illegal-to-drive-while-high\">Is it illegal to drive while high?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Operating a vehicle while high on cannabis is a criminal offence. Driving laws have been in place for a long time, but the federal government updated these laws recently. In June 2018, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/sidl-rlcfa/c46/p3.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>Bill C-46\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> was passed. This bill added federal laws and penalties to the Criminal Code of Canada surrounding driving while impaired. Provinces and territories have introduced new, varying laws related to cannabis and driving to complement the federal laws.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The federal laws under Bill C-46 for DUI charges are as follows:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Between 2 and 5 nanograms of THC per ml of blood within two hours of driving results in a $1,000 fine as a summary conviction criminal offence.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Over 5 nanograms of THC per ml of blood within two hours of driving could be a summary or indictable offence, and the punishment ranges from a $1,000 fine to a maximum of 10 years in jail for repeat offenders.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Both alcohol and THC in your system would be a hybrid offence, indictable or summary, and would also be punishable by a $1,000 fine to a maximum of 10 years in jail for repeat offenders.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>It’s worth considering that a conviction for a DUI due to THC in your blood could result in the same consequences as being convicted of driving drunk. That often means exclusions from entering other countries like the United States.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"high-dui-test\">How does the marijuana DUI test work?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>With legalization, new methods of drug detection are being tested and approved. Since Bill C-46 sets out the limits of THC you can legally have in your blood while driving, the Draeger DrugTest 5000 lets officers test a driver’s saliva for THC at the roadside. This device is being used by police in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, PEI, Alberta, and \u003Ca href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/4725126/ns-rcmp-drug-testing/\" target=\"_blank\">Nova Scotia\u003C/a>. Other devices are in development for roadside testing as well. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>But generally, if police officers have reasonable suspicion that a driver is under the influence, they can demand that the driver complete a standardized field sobriety test. The police may then bring in a drug recognition expert (DRE) or a blood sample for testing.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>It is important to note that if you fail a test for driving while high, the first test cannot be used as evidence in a criminal trial and cannot be used to lay a charge. Only the second test has this power. If you tested positive for cannabis or other drugs on the second test, you are subject to the Bill C-46 federal laws mentioned above.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Police testing on drivers for alcohol consumption is very similar to cannabis consumption. A road test is always performed first but cannot be used as evidence or to lay a charge. If the driver fails the first test, they can demand a second test which can be used as evidence and to lay a charge.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>But what about medical marijuana? The same rules apply to medical cannabis. Of course, you can use medicinal marijuana to treat your condition or illness, but there are no allowances or permissions for driving. You should not drive during or immediately after the use of cannabis.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"edibles\">What about edibles?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Consuming cannabis edibles often doesn’t trigger an immediate high like smoking cannabis products do. You may be tempted to get behind the wheel after eating a cannabis brownie or cookie, but that’s not a good idea. Often, edibles are slow-release and can take two hours before the high is felt. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s through smoking or eating cannabis, the same laws and rules apply.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"CBD\">Can you drive on CBD?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Cannabidiol, or CBD, is another component of cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t give you a high. Its main uses are to impart a feeling of calm or relaxation. CBD is exploding in popularity for people looking for a natural treatment for anxiety, although its properties are still being explored and tested. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>If you’re tested for driving while high after consuming CBD products, don’t worry. The test is for the presence of THC and quality products and oils shouldn’t trigger a positive test result. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"stats\">Driving while high statistics: accidents & deaths\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">According to a MADD Canada, there were as many as 974 accident deaths in 2014 involving individuals who tested positive for drugs alone, or drugs and alcohol. Bear in mind, this statistic relates only to fatal accidents, not the thousands that caused property damage and/or injury.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">One in seven cannabis users admit to driving within two hours of consuming cannabis in the past three months. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Higher than 5% of drivers tested positive for cannabis in a roadside survey in Manitoba – more than double those who tested positive for alcohol. \u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>The statistics are sobering. \u003Ca href=\"https://madd.ca/pages/impaired-driving/overview/statistics/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>MADD Canada reports that 618 deaths from auto accidents in Canada in 2014\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> involved drivers who tested positive for drugs alone. Cannabis is present in nearly half of drug-positive fatal crashes. Another 356 deaths were attributed to crashes where the driver tested positive for both drugs and alcohol, a deadly combination.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>You may think that driving while high accidents are a big city problem alone. That’s not the case. In Nova Scotia alone, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/impaired-driving-cannabis-police-nova-scotia-1.5462905\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>five to ten drug-impaired driving arrests\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> were made per month in 2020.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"high-driving-laws-by-province\">Marijuana driving laws by province and territory\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>As mentioned, each province and territory has created and implemented laws to complement federal DUI cannabis laws. Each province and territory has adopted its own method of enforcing the Bill C-46 federal laws. This means that—depending on the province or territory you live in—you can expect different procedures and guidelines.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Provinces and territories have updated their laws to prepare for the legalization of cannabis. The new laws include specific measures to address penalties for impaired driving. In most provinces and territories, these new laws indicate the following:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Novice drivers and commercial drivers must have zero blood-drug contents.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Licences can be suspended on the roadside for drug-screening test failures.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Offenders of drug-impaired laws must attend mandatory educational programs.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>If you have additional queries about your province or territory laws related to drug-impaired driving, visit the provincial or territorial government website for detailed information.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2 id=\"avoiding-impaired-driving\">Avoiding impaired driving\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>When it comes to impaired driving, it’s better to be safe than sorry. You will enjoy your night out so much more if you don’t have to stress about whether you’re okay to drive or not. Don’t let a good night end in a police station or hospital. Below is a list of things you can do to avoid drug-impaired driving. \r\n\u003Cp class=\"block-quote\">\u003Cstrong>Please note:\u003C/strong> Some of these options are not advisable in the current COVID-19 climate.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>Use a designated driver\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Take public transit\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Call an Uber, Lyft or taxi\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Stay at a friend’s house\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Book an Airbnb or hotel so you have somewhere to crash\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Call a friend or family member to pick you up\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>Today, you can enjoy weed legally and freely in public. This is an exciting time for many Canadians across the nation. But always remember to use weed, alcohol, and other substances responsibly, and never mix consumption with driving.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/1/5e32156df206a.png\" width=\"135\" height=\"25\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/?SID2=blog-driving-tips-cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop 100% online with Canada Drives\u003C/a> and find your next vehicle with ease. With hundreds of cars, trucks, and SUVs to choose from, Canadians can shop, finance, purchase and even trade-in their current vehicle without ever having to visit a dealership! \u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"Driving While High: What Are the Laws in Canada?\",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/4/607dbcec5ba76.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2019-4-18\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-04-19\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Canada Drives is the largest 100% online car-shopping platform in Canada. 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","\u003Cp>According to the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.ibc.ca/bc/auto/distracted-driving-likelife\" target=\"_blank\">Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)\u003C/a>, distracted driving can be just as hazardous as driving under the influence. You’re also 23 times more likely to crash if you text and drive. One \u003Ca href=\"https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2006/04/2006-237.html\" target=\"_blank\">study\u003C/a> even found nearly 80% of collisions involved some form of driver inattention.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Despite the shocking statistics, nearly three out of four Canadians admit to driving distracted. You may think sending a \u003Ca href=\"https://textfancy.com\" target=\"_blank\">text\u003C/a> takes just five seconds and isn’t a big deal – but at 90 kilometres an hour – that’s equivalent to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.caa.ca/driving-safely/distracted-driving/statistics/\" target=\"_blank\">driving past an entire football field with your eyes closed\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>By 2008, every province and territory in Canada except Nunavut banned the use of cellphones while driving. Legislation gets updated frequently with many regions continuing to adopt harsher penalties in an effort to crack down on distracted driving.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/36r0sMysnKk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ci>\u003Cstrong>CBC Report:\u003C/strong> Distracted driving as deadly as impaired driving\u003C/i>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>What is distracted driving?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cycp-cpcj/dd-dv/index-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\">RCMP\u003C/a>, distracted driving is more than just using your phone while behind the wheel. Distracted driving is when any distraction affects your judgement and prevents you from driving safely. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Examples of distracted driving include:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Using a cellphone (talking, texting, browsing the web)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Programming a GPS\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Reading a map or book\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Watching videos\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Eating and drinking\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Smoking and vaping\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Grooming (shaving, brushing teeth, applying makeup)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Adjusting the radio\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Listening to loud music\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Chatting with passengers\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>While distracted driving is against the law across Canada, provinces and territories follow their own set of rules so penalties can vary greatly. Depending on where you live, driving while distracted can result in fines, demerit points, and even licence suspensions.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/3/5e60268ee782d.jpg\" alt=\"man engaging in distracted driving offences\" width=\"679\" height=\"707\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"author\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"contentLocation\": \"Canada\",\r\n\"contentUrl\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/3/5e60268ee782d.jpg\",\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2020-03-04\",\r\n\"description\": \"man engages in distracted driving offences\",\r\n\"name\": \"What counts as distracted driving in Canada?\"\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"#DistractedDrivingFAQ\">Go to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about distracted driving in Canada\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws & penalties by province and territory:\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Before learning how to avoid distracted driving penalties in Canada, it’s important to understand the laws in your province or territory:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Ontario\">Ontario\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#BritishColumbia\">British Columbia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Alberta\">Alberta\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Saskatchewan\">Saskatchewan\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Manitoba\">Manitoba\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Quebec\">Quebec\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NewBrunswick\">New Brunswick\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NovaScotia\">Nova Scotia\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#PEI\">Prince Edward Island\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NewfoundlandandLabrador\">Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#NWT\">Northwest Territories\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Yukon\">Yukon\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"#Nunavut\">Nunavut\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Ontario\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Ontario\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Despite having lower traffic volume and fewer collisions in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) still recorded \u003Ca href=\"https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/traffic-on-ontario-roads-is-down-but-fatal-collisions-remain-similar-to-2019-police\" target=\"_blank\">about the same number of fatalities\u003C/a> compared to the year prior. Based on OPP data, there were 285 fatal road collisions last year, which is only 19 less than 2019. Most of the deaths were preventable, with 45 of them linked to distracted driving. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Since 2000, deaths from distracted driving \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\">have doubled\u003C/a> in the province. To stop this dangerous practice, the provincial government has introduced strict consequences, including a three-day licence suspension, demerit points, and a hefty fine upon a first conviction. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Ontario’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ontario.ca/page/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\">distracted driving law\u003C/a> mostly focuses on the use of mobile devices. It’s illegal to use your phone or any other handheld device while you’re driving or stopped at a red light. The only time you’re allowed to use your phone is to call 911 in an emergency. You’re also not permitted to operate things like tablets and portable gaming consoles, watch videos on display screens, or program a GPS (except by voice commands).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>You’re allowed to use a hands-free wireless device with an earpiece or Bluetooth. It’s also okay to view a GPS display screen as long as it’s built into your car’s dashboard or securely mounted on the dashboard.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Eating, drinking, grooming, reading, smoking, and grabbing items are not included in Ontario’s distracted driving law, however you may still be charged with careless or dangerous driving if the police feel your driving ability is impaired by these distractions.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Ontario\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #e0e6f8;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>License suspend\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$615 to $1,000\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>3\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>3 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Second\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$615 to $2,000\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>6\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>7 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Third & further\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$615 to $3,000\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>6\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>30 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Cp>If you get a distracted driving ticket, be careful about disputing it. You could get a fine of up to $1,000 if you go to court and lose after your first conviction. The fine goes up to $2,000 for second-time offenders and up to $3,000 for third-time offenders who dispute and lose.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Novice drivers convicted of distracted driving are subject to the same fines as drivers with A to G licences, however instead of receiving demerit points, they will face longer suspensions and possible licence cancellation. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>If charged with careless driving (any distractions that cause you to endanger others), you may face six demerit points, fines up to $2,000, jail time of six months, and a licence suspension of up to two years. Dangerous driving is a criminal offence with harsher penalties, including jail terms up to ten years for causing injury or up to 14 years for causing death.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"block-quote\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cms.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2020/1/5e32156df206a.png\" width=\"135\" height=\"25\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Buy your next car 100% online!\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Now you can buy your car without leaving your home with Canada Drives, the nation's largest 100% online retailer! Shop, finance, purchase, and even trade in your current vehicle completely online\u003C/a>. Enjoy full price transparency, no hidden fees, and as-soon-as same-day delivery. Love it or return it with our 7-day money-back guarantee! \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/?SID2=blog-driving-tips-distracted-driving-laws-penalties-canada\">Start shopping now\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"BritishColumbia\">\u003C/a>\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in British Columbia\u003C/h2> \r\n\u003Cp>BC’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96318_06\" target=\"_blank\">Motor Vehicle Act\u003C/a> forbids the use of electronic devices while driving. That means you can’t hold, operate, or watch the screen of a phone, tablet, laptop, or any other handheld device. You’re permitted to use the hands-free function as long as the device is voice-activated, securely fixed, not obstructing the driver’s view, and not held in your hand. Unfortunately, drivers in the graduated licensing program are not permitted to use hands-free units. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Heads up, the \u003Ca href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/6993659/cell-phone-in-lap-distracted-driving-b-c/\" target=\"_blank\">B.C. Supreme Court\u003C/a> recently ruled that driving with a smartphone on your lap counts as distracted driving. You can also get a ticket for \u003Ca href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/6360475/bc-distracted-driving-switch-song/\" target=\"_blank\">changing the song\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earbuds-driving-supreme-court-ruling-1.5756468\" target=\"_blank\">wearing both earbuds\u003C/a> connected to a smartphone, even if the phone is powered off. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96318_00\" target=\"_blank\">B.C. Motor Vehicle Act\u003C/a>, drivers are permitted to wear a single earbud when driving. Motorcyclists are exempt from this rule and may wear an earpiece in both ears.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in British Columbia \u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>If you’re caught on your phone while driving, you’ll pay a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/fines-points-offences.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">$368 fine\u003C/a> and collect four penalty points, which is equivalent to $252 based on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/Driver-Penalty-Points.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">ICBC’s Driver Penalty Point Premium\u003C/a>. That brings the total fine to $620. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/roadsafetybc/high-risk-driver/driver-improvement\" target=\"_blank\">Driver Improvement Program\u003C/a> can prohibit you from driving for three to 12 months if you have two or more distracted driving convictions. If those two or more convictions occur in a three-year period, you’ll also have to pay a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/Driver-Risk-Premium.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Driver Risk Premium\u003C/a>, bringing the total financial penalty to as much as $2,000.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Alberta\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Alberta\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>The RCMP issued 148 distracted driving tickets between February 22-28, 2021. They even busted a distracted driver who was \u003Ca href=\"https://www.narcity.com/en-ca/news/distracted-driving-laws-alberta-driver-got-caught-gave-an-extracheesy-excuse\" target=\"_blank\">busy ordering pizza\u003C/a> over the phone. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Alberta’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.alberta.ca/distracted-driving.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">distracted driving law\u003C/a> is stricter than other provinces and covers more than just texting and driving. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Drivers are restricted from the following behaviours, even while stopped at a red light:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Using a cellphone (talking, texting, emailing)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Operating electronic devices like laptops, video game consoles, cameras, and portable audio players \u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Entering information on a GPS\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Reading, writing, and sketching\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Personal grooming (flossing teeth, curling hair, clipping nails, shaving, putting makeup on)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>Even if your driving is perfect, the police can still convict you of distracted driving for any of these behaviours. They can also lay charges if you’re engaging in other activities that affect your ability to drive safely. For example, you may get a ticket if the police feel you’re too distracted by your dog while behind the wheel.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Alberta\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>A distracted driving conviction will land you a $300 fine and three demerit points. You may also find it difficult to get full \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/buying-a-vehicle/car-insurance-across-canada-whats-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\">insurance\u003C/a> coverage at reasonable rates. Insurance \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/distracted-driving-tickets-insurance-1.5289746\" target=\"_blank\">can go up by as much as 25%\u003C/a> after a distracted driving ticket. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Saskatchewan\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving penalties in Saskatchewan\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sgi.sk.ca/distracted-driving-penalties\">Two laws\u003C/a> in Saskatchewan address distracted driving:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cellphone legislation:\u003C/strong> It’s illegal to use or touch a cellphone while driving. Experienced drivers can use a hands-free device, but new drivers can’t.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Driving without due care legislation:\u003C/strong> The police may charge you if they find certain behaviours take your attention from the road and present a safety risk to others. These behaviours include eating, smoking, grooming, operating a GPS, reading maps, and interacting with pets or passengers.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Saskatchewan\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>The penalties are almost identical for both types of legislation.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #a9bcf5;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Vehicle seizure\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$580\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>0 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Second\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$1,400\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>7 days – no vehicle seizure for violating driving without due care legislation\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Third\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$2,100\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>7 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Manitoba\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Manitoba\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Approximately one in three deaths on Manitoba roads involve a distracted driver, which is why the government has made it \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mpi.mb.ca/Pages/distracted-driving.aspx#:~:text=In%20Manitoba%2C%20it%20is%20illegal,day%20suspension%20for%20subsequent%20offences.\" target=\"_blank\">illegal\u003C/a> to use a handheld electronic device while driving. The government also \u003Ca href=\"https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=44689\" target=\"_blank\">introduced short-term licence suspensions\u003C/a> in 2018, leading to \u003Ca href=\"https://globalnews.ca/news/6112672/one-year-on-manitobas-distracted-driving-laws-still-catching-motorists/\" target=\"_blank\">2,529 licence suspensions\u003C/a> in just one year.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Manitoba\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #e0e6f8;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Licence suspend\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$672\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>5\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>3 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Second or more\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>(within 10 years)\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$672\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>5\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>7 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Quebec\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Quebec\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/behaviours/distractions/what-the-laws-says/\" target=\"_blank\">Quebec’s laws\u003C/a> prohibit you from operating and holding any handheld portable device (phones, tablets, laptops, media players) while driving or stopped at a red light. The only exception is if you need to call 911. Display screens must be integrated into the vehicle or mounted on a bracket that doesn’t obstruct the driver’s view. The screen also needs to show information related to operating the vehicle (i.e. gas consumption, tire pressure, road conditions, trip itineraries).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Quebec\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #a9bcf5;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$300 to $600\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>5\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Repeat offence \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>(within a two-year period)\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$600\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>5\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Immediate licence suspension after a repeat offence within a two-year period\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ctable class=\"two-column-table-color\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Licence suspension\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>1st repeat offence →\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>3 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>2nd repeat offence \u003Cstrong>→ \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>7 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>3rd repeat offence \u003Cstrong>→\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\u003Cp>30 days\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Cp>You can also be fined $100 to $200 if you’re caught wearing earphones or headphones in both ears while driving.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NewBrunswick\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in New Brunswick\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>The New Brunswick RCMP handed out \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-distracted-driving-crackdown-1.5741733\" target=\"_blank\">over 500 distracted driving tickets\u003C/a> in 2019. They have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/community_safety/content/promo/driver_distraction/law.html\" target=\"_blank\">zero-tolerance policy\u003C/a> when it comes to texting and driving. It’s also forbidden to make or take calls (unless you’re using the hands-free function or calling 911), program a portable GPS, and touch devices like MP3 players and tablets while on the road. You’re allowed to use a display screen if it’s built into your vehicle.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in New Brunswick\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>You’ll be fined $172.50 and lose three points from your licence if you violate the legislation. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NovaScotia\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Nova Scotia\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Nova Scotia is cracking down on distracted drivers. After causing a head-on collision in Sydney, a \u003Ca href=\"https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/glace-bay-n-s-woman-charged-with-distracted-driving-after-head-on-collision-1.5215585\" target=\"_blank\">Glace Bay woman was recently fined $1,500\u003C/a> and charged with two offence tickets for using a phone while operating a vehicle and driving without insurance. The local government \u003Ca href=\"https://novascotia.ca/tran/roadsafety/cellphone.asp\" target=\"_blank\">prohibits\u003C/a> texting and operating any handheld device. Cellphones are only permitted in emergencies.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Nova Scotia\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #e0e6f8;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$233.95\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Second\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$348.95\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Third & further\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$578.95\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"PEI\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Prince Edward Island\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>It’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-infrastructure-and-energy/distracted-driving\" target=\"_blank\">illegal\u003C/a> to use a cellphone, laptop, GPS, and other handheld devices while behind the wheel. You can activate hands-free technology to make calls or pull over in a safe area if you need to respond to a text or check a map.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in PEI\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>You’ll be handed five demerit points and fines between $575 to $1,275 if you’re convicted of distracted driving. Consequences are even steeper if you fail to stop for a school bus when its red lights flash. In this case, the fine goes up to $5,000 and your licence will be suspended for three months.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NewfoundlandandLabrador\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/h03.htm#176_1\">Highway Traffic Act\u003C/a>, you can’t hold or operate a handheld device while driving, however using the device in hands-free mode is allowed. You also can’t drive a vehicle with a television set located in the front of the driver’s seat unless it’s a closed-circuit TV system or display unit that helps you operate the vehicle.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Newfoundland and Labrador\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; border-style: none; background-color: #a9bcf5;\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Offence\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demerit points\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>First\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$300 to $500\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Second\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$500 to $750\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>Third\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>$750 to $1,000\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\r\n\u003Cp>4\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"NWT\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in the Northwest Territories\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>The Northwest Territories have \u003Ca href=\"https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/en/services/highways-ferries-and-winter-roads/distracted-driving%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\">banned the use of handheld electronic devices\u003C/a> since 2012. Handheld GPS systems and any device used to transmit data or play audio and videos are restricted behind the wheel. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in NWT\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Drivers caught breaking the law will get a $322 fine and three demerit points. The fine increases to $644 if drivers are ticketed in school and construction zones. Licences are also suspended if drivers commit second, third, and fourth distracted driving offences within a two-year period.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in the Yukon\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>You can’t hold or operate cellphones and handheld electronic devices while \u003Ca href=\"https://yukon.ca/en/driving-and-transportation/driving-offences-and-penalties/find-out-what-if-youre-caught-driving#full-licence-holders\" target=\"_blank\">driving in the Yukon\u003C/a>. The only times you can use your device are when you’re legally and safely parked or when you’re not obstructing traffic.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Yukon\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in the Yukon\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Penalties for full-licence holders include a fine of up to $500 and three demerit points. Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) holders convicted of distracted driving are subject to the same penalties and will also lose all driving experience hours and be forced to restart the program.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca id=\"Nunavut\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Distracted driving laws in Nunavut\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Nunavut \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-ban-texting-driving-1.4969323\" target=\"_blank\">banned texting and driving in 2019\u003C/a>, making it the last jurisdiction in Canada to do so. Drivers are not permitted to use a handheld electronic device while operating a vehicle, however they can use the device if they’re pulled over in a safe location or if their vehicle isn’t in the way of traffic. Hands-free devices are permitted. Screens are not allowed to block the driver’s field of view, but some screens are excluded from the rule, including displays built in to the vehicle and GPS systems.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Penalties in Nunavut\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>There are currently no formal penalties for distracted driving, however drivers are probably looking at a $115 fine for careless driving if caught texting and driving.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>How to avoid distracted driving penalties\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Col>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Put your phone away\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>Do you automatically reach for your phone the second it goes off? If you have this habit, it’s best to eliminate temptation by putting your phone on silent and keeping it out of sight in a bag or in the trunk. You can also download an app or use Apple’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature to block incoming texts and calls. Many of these apps can even send automated messages to let people know you’re driving and unavailable to talk.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"2\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Keep items out of reach\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>Store purses, jackets, and other objects in the trunk or behind the seat on the ground. Doing so prevents you from reaching for them while driving and ensures they won’t go flying if you have to brake suddenly. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"3\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Plan your journey beforehand\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>Fiddling with your GPS is a form of distracted driving and could land you a ticket. Reduce your chances of getting fined by planning your route ahead of time and programming your GPS before turning on the ignition. You should also get your GPS to call out turns and set the volume loud enough so you don’t have to look down for directions.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"4\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Avoid eating, drinking & personal grooming\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>Driving is not the time to apply makeup or brush your teeth so make sure you do all your personal grooming at home. If you want to drink water or coffee, wait until you’re stopped at a red light to take a sip. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"5\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Tell passengers to be quiet\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>Ask noisy passengers to tone it down if you’re having trouble focusing on the road. Keep in mind some provinces limit the number of passengers travelling with a younger driver.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"6\">\r\n\u003Ch3>Pull over\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cp>From dealing with fussy children to reaching for fallen objects, it’s easy to get caught in an overwhelming situation when you’re behind the wheel. If the distractions become too risky, don’t hesitate to pull off the road and deal with them in a safe area.\u003C/p>\u003C/ol>\u003Ca id=\"DistractedDrivingFAQ\">\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about distracted driving\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ch3>Can I use my phone while I’m stopped at a red light?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>No. As soon as you’re in a vehicle and in a traffic lane, you’re driving. You can’t use your phone while stopped at a red light unless it’s an emergency that requires you to contact the police, fire department, or emergency medical services. Remember, accidents can happen even if the car isn’t moving. Texting at a red light means you’re unable to pay attention to cyclists and pedestrians. It also increases your chances of missing turn signals and green lights.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Does eating while driving count as distracted driving?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>From a federal standpoint, yes. The RCMP even released a \u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/BCRCMPTraffic/status/907611951953563649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E907611951953563649%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdailyhive.com%2Fvancouver%2Feating-drinking-snacking-distracted-driving-bc-rcmp\" target=\"_blank\">tweet\u003C/a> saying Canadians may be fined $368 if they’re caught eating a bowl of soup while driving. If you’re thirsty, the RCMP recommends waiting until you’re stopped at a red light to take a drink.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Can I get a ticket for adjusting the map or changing the music on my smartphone? \u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Yes, it’s possible. Both of these scenarios require using a smartphone, which can take your focus away from the road and affect your ability to drive safely. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Can I drive with my dog on my lap?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>The RCMP doesn’t explicitly list pets as an example of distracted driving, however the police may still fine you if they believe your furry friend is taking your attention away from the road. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Driving with your dog on your lap breaches other laws in some provinces. A dog on a driver’s lap is a careless driving offence under the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario. British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act also considers it a violation as a pet can obstruct your view while driving. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Your dog should never be at the front of your vehicle or in your lap as they could get seriously injured and fly through the windshield in the event of a crash. Fortunately, there are \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving-tips/dog-car-safety\">harnesses, seats, and crates\u003C/a> to keep your pet safe and secure in the back seat.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Can I be fined if a passenger is using their smartphone?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>No, you won’t be fined because passengers are permitted to use their smartphones while you drive. However, if you’re deemed to be distracted by the passenger in any way, including talking to them, authorities can issue a warning or fine.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>Will my insurance go up if I get a distracted driving ticket?\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Yes, depending on where you live, insurance rates can increase up to 25% after a distracted driving conviction. Some insurance companies may even \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/distracted-driving-tickets-insurance-1.5289746\" target=\"_blank\">refuse to provide full coverage\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Related articles\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving-tips/impaired-driving-laws-penalties-in-canada-by-province\">Impaired Driving Laws & Penalties in Canada (By Province)\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving-tips/drowsy-driving\">Drowsy Driving: The Dangers & Laws in Canada\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/driving-tips/cannabis-impaired-driving-dui-laws-canada\">Driving While High: What Are the Laws in Canada\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/tips/distracted-driving-laws-penalties-canada\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"Distracted Driving Laws and Penalties in Canada Per Province\",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4ed5c5c75.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2019-01-30\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-01-04\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Distracted Driving laws and penalties broken down for each province, and tips on how to avoid the dangers of Distracted Driving.\"} ] \r\n\u003C/script>","2021-04-03","/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f264c7bc.jpg","/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f2676712.jpg","/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f2693e32.jpg","/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f26b68f3.jpg","Distracted Driving Laws Canada","Distracted Driving Laws & Penalties Per Province | Canada Drives","What is distracted driving in Canada? Discover the laws and penalties for each province & territory in 2021, and what the rules are around passengers, pets, etc.. ","2019-01-30 23:08:47","2021-08-23 14:10:05","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f26b68f3.jpg","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f2693e32.jpg","https://cms-canadadrives.cd-dev.ca/uploads/2019/11/5ddc4f264c7bc.jpg","Apr 3, 2021",[169,170,192,211],{"id":48,"testimonial_id":7,"score":49,"url":50,"title":51,"quote":16,"body":52,"amp_body":7,"amp_verified":7,"publish_at":11,"img_thumb":53,"img_small":54,"img_medium":55,"img_large":56,"alt_text":16,"image_source":17,"seo_title":57,"seo_description":16,"seo_keywords":16,"type_id":19,"category_id":58,"user_id":19,"author":19,"deleted_at":7,"created_at":59,"updated_at":59,"category_url":60,"img_large_src":62,"img_medium_src":63,"img_thumb_src":64},{"id":171,"testimonial_id":7,"score":81,"url":172,"title":173,"quote":174,"body":175,"amp_body":7,"amp_verified":7,"publish_at":176,"img_thumb":177,"img_small":178,"img_medium":179,"img_large":180,"alt_text":181,"image_source":17,"seo_title":182,"seo_description":183,"seo_keywords":16,"type_id":19,"category_id":184,"user_id":185,"author":185,"deleted_at":7,"created_at":186,"updated_at":187,"category_url":188,"img_large_src":189,"img_medium_src":190,"img_thumb_src":191},1314,"2022-toyota-corolla-cross-review","2022 Toyota Corolla Cross First Drive Review","With the Corolla Cross, Toyota proves once again that it understands precisely what the middle class needs. Canada Drives puts the new subcompact SUV to the test.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key Features\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Proven drivetrain\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Largest cargo space in the segment\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Class-leading build quality\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Direct Competitors\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Mazda CX-30\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Kia Seltos\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Volkswagen Taos\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>The Corolla nameplate has been a consistent member of North American families for over half a century. It’s the combination of appealing attributes like an attainable price tag, low running costs and stellar reliability that have allowed the Corolla to become the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/about/news/toyota-marks-50-millionth-corolla-sold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world’s best-selling automobile\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Toyota understands the power of this nameplate, which is why when it was ready to market its all-new subcompact crossover, it figured slapping the Corolla nameplate on its trunk would allow it to enter the segment with a bang. Say hello to the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>2022 Corolla Cross pricing and rivals\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Toyota needed a vehicle like this one. Afterall, the subcompact crossover segment is booming here in Canada, to a point where it’s slowly rendering the compact car obsolete. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189bf6a2f4d0.jpeg\" alt=\"2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"777\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Csmall>2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE | Photo: Toyota\u003C/small>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>But the Corolla Cross was also engineered to take on new players that sit halfway between subcompacts and compacts, things like the Mazda CX-30, the Kia Seltos, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and the all-new Volkswagen Taos. It’s therefore squeezed between a C-HR and a RAV4 within Toyota’s lineup, both in terms of pricing and dimensions.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>It’s obvious from the way the Corolla Cross was priced that Toyota understands the competition. It kicks off at $24,890 (before freight and delivery) for a base front-wheel drive L. Add $1,400 for all-wheel drive (LE Premium and XLE come standard with all-wheel drive). The subcompact SUV tops out at $33,990 for a fully loaded XLE AWD. That’s a few thousand dollars less than a Volkswagen Taos Highline or a Mazda CX-30 Turbo.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The sweet spot lies in the LE AWD due to its long list of standard equipment; like adaptive cruise control, emergency automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, heated seats and a heated steering wheel, all for $28,490.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Below, a summary of the 2022 Corolla Cross available trims and starting MSRPs (before destination charge, fees & taxes):\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Corolla Cross L (FWD):\u003C/strong> $24,890\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Corolla Cross L (AWD):\u003C/strong> $26,290\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Corolla Cross LE (FWD):\u003C/strong> 27,090\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Corolla Cross LE (AWD):\u003C/strong> $28,490\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Corolla Cross LE Premium:\u003C/strong> $30,590\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE:\u003C/strong> $33,990\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ch2>2022 Corolla Cross interior\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189c13a1ba55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Csmall>2022 Toyota Corolla Cross L Interior | Photo: Toyota\u003C/small>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>To come up with a Corolla Cross, Toyota literally took a Corolla, lifted its suspension, shortened its wheelbase and overall length, widened its track and gave it a higher body. It therefore comes as no surprise that the Corolla Cross’ cabin is a carbon copy of the sedan on which it’s based, albeit with slightly different cabin materials and color combinations.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>But that’s not exactly a bad thing. The Corolla already exhibits fantastic build quality and straight forward ergonomics. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The Corolla Cross’ lifted ride height and higher roof line yields easier cabin ingress and egress, fantastic all-around visibility, and plenty of head room, even for taller drivers. The infotainment system’s initial presentation can prove confusing due to unclear main menus (Home isn’t exactly a home menu), but you quickly get your head around it. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Overall operating speed is above average, redundant physical buttons are a welcome touch, and the system connects quickly to your smartphone.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189bf63e8f5b.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Csmall>2022 Toyota Corolla Cross | Photo: Toyota\u003C/small>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The Corolla Cross boasts above average rear leg and headroom. Cargo space is class-leading, with a claimed 1,891 liters of total cargo room when the rear seatbacks are folded flat. That number however drops to 1,855 when opting for all-wheel drive. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Performance and driving impressions\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>Only one engine powers the entire Corolla Cross lineup, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder good for 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Unfortunately, there are no extra engine choices like what Mazda offers in the CX-30 Turbo. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>There’s also no hybrid. At least not yet. But Toyota tells us it’s coming sometime next year, with no definite date. The reason being that the Corolla Cross is built in a new Alabama plant shared with Mazda. Toyota wants to make sure the Corolla Cross is off to a good start from a quality standpoint before integrating a second drivetrain. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>There’s a missed opportunity here. Toyota could have been the first carmaker to release a hybrid subcompact crossover. Next year, Honda could beat it at its own game with the upcoming HR-V hybrid.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189c2ec5d08a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"749\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Csmall>2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE | Photo: Toyota\u003C/small>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>On the road, Toyota’s lifted Corolla drives like just that: a Corolla on stilts. This means that the TNGA-C platform’s efforts of lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity are immediately noticed when attacking corners too quickly. The Corolla Cross’ suspension is also impressively compliant over beaten roads and well damped for unexpected speedbumps. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Power from the four-cylinder engine is good, but never great. It is a peppy unit however, one that loves to be thrown up there in the higher regions of the rev range. It gets the job done.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The CVT has a lovely behavior during takeoffs due to a physical first gear. Toyota calls this setup Direct Shift. It does a bang-up job of quelling a large chunk of a CVT’s expected elastic feel. From the driver’s seat, one could be fooled it’s a conventional automatic.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Verdict: is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross worth it?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>With the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota proves once again that it masters the art of building vehicles that appeal to the masses. Just like the Corolla on which it’s based, this is an immensely rational crossover due to its appealing price tag, proven drivetrain, massive cargo capacity and long list of standard equipment. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Add to these qualities Toyota’s reputation for low running costs and higher than average resale value, and it’s fair to say the Corolla Cross is a direct homerun for Toyota.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Shopping for a crossover or SUV? \u003Ca href=\"https://shop.canadadrives.ca/cars/?utm_source=googlesearch,blog&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=search_branded&utm_content=546242159910&SID2=homepage,blog-car-guide-2021-ford-escape-phev-review&sort_by=Featured&body_type=suv\">Check out our current inventory here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/car-guide/2022-toyota-corolla-cross-review\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"First Drive: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review \",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189bf67a2363.jpeg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2021-11-08\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-11-08\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Canada Drives is the largest 100% online car-shopping platform in Canada. 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Our full review of Toyota's new subcompact SUV.",36,28,"2021-11-08 16:07:04","2021-11-15 13:27:49","car-guide","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189c56b62479.jpeg","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189c56b245d5.jpeg","https://cms-blog-uploads-829600514009.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/6189c56a2c039.jpeg",{"id":193,"testimonial_id":7,"score":194,"url":195,"title":196,"quote":197,"body":198,"amp_body":7,"amp_verified":7,"publish_at":199,"img_thumb":200,"img_small":201,"img_medium":202,"img_large":203,"alt_text":204,"image_source":17,"seo_title":205,"seo_description":206,"seo_keywords":16,"type_id":19,"category_id":184,"user_id":185,"author":185,"deleted_at":7,"created_at":207,"updated_at":187,"category_url":188,"img_large_src":208,"img_medium_src":209,"img_thumb_src":210},1310,3,"2021-ford-escape-phev-review","2021 Ford Escape PHEV First Drive Review","The Escape gains an advanced hybrid-powered setup for 2021, along with added passenger and cargo space. Canada Drives had the opportunity to put Ford's new compact hauler to the test.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key Features\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Efficient, practical and well-judged EV/gas powertrain\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Generous passenger and cargo space\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Comprehensive dealer network coverage\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Direct Competitors\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Toyota Prius Prime\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Hyundai Tucson PHEV\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>Ford renewed its Escape compact SUV for the 2020 model year and made a series hybrid (also known as ‘full hybrid’) available from launch. In 2021, a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/car-guide/best-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles\">plug-in hybrid (PHEV)\u003C/a> joined the range. It combines a 14.4kWh battery for up to 60km of zero local emissions mobility with a 2.5-litre gas engine for peace of mind on longer runs. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The average Canadian commute is a 38km round trip, so many owners won’t have to resort to the gas engine in day-to-day use. Combined fuel economy with a full charge is an impressive 2.2Le/100km.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Price: how much will the 2021 Escape PHEV cost?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>SE PHEV FWD:\u003C/strong> $37,649\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>SEL PHEV FWD:\u003C/strong> $40,649\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cstrong>Titanium PHEV FWD:\u003C/strong> $43,749\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>The PHEV is available from the SE grade upwards. All grades share the same front-wheel-drive-only, 220-HP powertrain. MSRPs are $37,649 (SE), $40,649 (SEL) and $43,749 (Titanium). Price premium over the regular Hybrid is around $6,000.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\u003Ca title=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad028423.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" >\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad028423.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Csmall>2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\u003C/small>\r\n\u003Cp>Packages are available to simplify the optional extras. Extra tech for the SEL and Titanium comes in the Technology package ($2,500), which includes a Bang & Olufsen audio system. There are more driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package ($850). \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>For maximum plug-in luxury, add the Titanium Elite package to a Titanium-spec vehicle for $2,300. The Escape PHEV will tow up to 681kg (the same as the regular Hybrid) but you’ll need the Class II trailer tow package ($600).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Government rebate\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>Aside from fuel savings, buying an Escape Plug-In Hybrid may qualify customers for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/news/government-fuels-electric-vehicle-demand-with-electric-car-rebates-in-canada-and-top-affordable-electric-vehicles\">federal government rebate\u003C/a> and additional rebates in certain provinces (British Columbia and Quebec, specifically).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>2021 Ford Escape PHEV interior and equipment\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\u003Ca title=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad2a8af1.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" >\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad2a8af1.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Csmall>2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\u003C/small>\r\n\u003Cp>SYNC 3 infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and a basic suite of Co-Pilot360 ADAS systems are standard across all Canadian Escape PHEVs. Drivers can also programme a charging schedule through the FordPass Connect app to help with charge programming.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The SEL and Titanium get seats trimmed in ActiveX, a synthetic, leather-like material that looks and feels great. For real leather you’ll need the Titanium Elite package, which brings other high-end features like a head-up display and panoramic roof. The front seats offer excellent comfort, whatever the trim.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The Escape is one of the most spacious compact SUVs available and the PHEV retains the same interior and cargo dimensions as the regular Hybrid. That includes the handy sliding rear seat, which enables you to favour cargo space or rear-passenger legroom.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\u003Ca title=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad2a8ee6.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" >\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad2a8ee6.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Csmall>2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\u003C/small>\r\n\u003Cp>Outside, the plug-in Escape looks almost identical to less-electrified models. Unique badging and 18in wheels are pretty much the only differentiators.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Hybrid performance and charging duties\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>The plug-in hybrid powertrain is where the Escape PHEV differs not only from its siblings but also from most other compact SUVs on the road. Its only direct rivals at the time of writing are the Toyota Prius Prime and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. \u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>The complex hybrid-electric system is well integrated, delivering quiet running and seamless switches between electric and gas power through the electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT).\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Below, a quick look at the specs:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">2.5L Atkinson-cycle I‑4 engine\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">14.4‑kWh lithium-ion battery\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">96‑kW Electric traction motor\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable (eCVT) PowerSplit Transmission\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Regenerative Braking System (helps restore energy to the battery as the customer drives)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Horsepower: 220 (combined)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Torque: 155 lb.‑ft.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Range and charging times\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp>The battery pack is under the rear seats. It charges in 3.5 hours using a Level 2/240V connection, or 10.5 hours from a household Level 1/110V outlet. EV-style, high-voltage fast charging is not available. Four EV modes manage the battery’s charge, including an EV Charge mode to replenish on the go and EV Later to preserve charge for later use.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\u003Ca title=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841acfa767d.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" >\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841acfa767d.jpeg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Csmall>2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\u003C/small>\r\n\u003Cp>Even with no prior charge, the Escape PHEV serves up an impressive 5.8L/100km combined fuel consumption figure, which we were able to match on an extended test drive. But the SUV’s appeal isn’t just about the fuel economy: the smooth, torque-y EV power delivery and quiet cabin are an attractive feature, especially around town.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>Here’s a summary of the 2021 Escape PHEV’s range and charge times:\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Electricity + Gasoline = 2.2 Le/100km (128 mpge)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Gasoline only = 5.8 L/100km (49 mpg)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Driving Range: 60 km electric / 844 km total distance\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\">Charge time = 3.3 hr (240V)\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>As for the ride and handling, the smooth test roads made it hard to assess comfort over rough surfaces, but the Escape felt planted on a twisty road. The lane-keeping assist has a tendency to fight the driver’s inputs, however, so is best suited to highway use.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ch2>Verdict: is the 2021 Escape PHEV worth it?\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp>PHEVs will remain a great choice for many families until Canada’s EV charging infrastructure is further developed. Compact SUVs account for one in four new vehicles sold here but plug-ins are still new to the sector, so if AWD isn’t a must, the Ford Escape PHEV will automatically be on your plug-in shortlist. With Ford dealerships as common as any in the country, it’s an efficient option, wherever you live.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>If you're shopping for a hybrid or electric SUV, \u003Ca href=\"https://shop.canadadrives.ca/cars/?SID2=homepage&sort_by=Featured&fuel_type=electric,hybrid\">search our latest inventory here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca title=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" href=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad41bf79.jpeg\">\u003Cimg class=\"lozad\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\" alt=\"2021 Ford Escape PHEV\" width=\"1200\" height=\"782\" data-src=\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/61841ad41bf79.jpeg\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Csmall>2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium | Photo: Ford\u003C/small>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\"> \r\n[ \r\n{\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",\r\n\"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\r\n\"mainEntityOfPage\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n\"@id\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/car-guide/2021-ford-escape-phev-review\"},\r\n\"headline\": \"First Drive: 2021 Ford Escape PHEV Review \",\r\n\"image\": [\"https://cd-blog-images-prod.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/618ab3620ce04.jpg\"],\r\n\"datePublished\": \"2021-11-04\",\r\n\"dateModified\": \"2021-11-04\",\r\n\"publisher\": \r\n{\r\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n\"name\": \"Canada Drives\",\r\n\"logo\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n\"url\": \"https://www.canadadrives.ca/images/logos/canada-drives-og.jpg\"}},\r\n\"author\": \r\n{\"@type\": \"Organization\",\"name\": \"Canada Drives\"},\r\n\"description\": \"Canada Drives is the largest 100% online car-shopping platform in Canada. 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