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Ontario has changed how impaired driving cases are handled, especially what happens at the roadside. The new impaired driving laws Ontario 2026 bring longer licence suspensions, stricter repeat-offender rules, tougher consequences for young drivers, and more penalties that apply immediately, not months later in court. If you drive in Ontario, these changes affect you whether […]

If you’ve been charged with driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code, you’re facing far more than a routine traffic ticket – you’re staring at a full-blown criminal allegation that can put your freedom, licence, and livelihood on the line.

Licence suspended. Driving prohibition. They sound like twins, but they’re miles apart. In Ontario, a suspension simply puts your driver’s licence on ice; a prohibition makes you off-limits to every steering wheel in Canada.

First, your licence is suspended immediately. Your vehicle is impounded. You’re charged with a criminal offence. That means fines, possible jail time, a permanent record, and huge insurance spikes. This article explains every consequence, what to do next, and how X-COPS can help you fight back.

Deciding between an early resolution meeting vs trial option can make all the difference to your licence, your wallet, and your peace of mind.

It’s a question that rattles thousands of motorists every year – yet the short answer is no.

Can you go to jail for driving while disqualified? Yes – jail is a real possibility. But it isn’t automatic.

If you’re among those charged with impaired driving in Ontario, take heart: the chances of a successful defence might be better than you think.