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Serve It Right Saskatchewan: Impaired driving and alcohol in public

Saskatchewan's zero tolerance for new drivers, roadside suspensions for experienced drivers over .04, alcohol in vehicles, public places, the Report Impaired Drivers program and getting patrons home safely.

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A 21-year-old with a full Class 5 licence drinks one beer and drives. How does SGI treat her?

Study reference: Saskatchewan liquor law and SLGA policy (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Impaired driving and alcohol in public — SGI Driver's Handbook, The Traffic Safety Act; Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 ss. 107, 109; SLGA Responsible liquor use

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  1. A 21-year-old with a full Class 5 licence drinks one beer and drives. How does SGI treat her?

    1. As an experienced driver allowed .04
    2. As a commercial driver allowed .02
    3. As exempt, because she holds Class 5
    4. As a new driver under zero tolerance
  2. Under the Act, where may a person NOT consume alcohol?

    1. A friend's private home
    2. Permitted licensed premises
    3. Their own private home or apartment
    4. A public place not designated for drinking
  3. When may alcohol legally be in a vehicle under section 109?

    1. When the vehicle is parked outside the bar
    2. When the driver promises not to drink any of it
    3. When it is open but kept out of sight under the driver's seat at all times
    4. When being taken from where it was lawfully bought to a lawful place
  4. How much alcohol may a new driver in Saskatchewan have in their system while driving?

    1. Up to .04 BAC
    2. Up to .08 BAC
    3. None: zero tolerance
    4. Up to .05 BAC
  5. Above what BAC do experienced Saskatchewan drivers face roadside suspensions?

    1. .04
    2. .08
    3. .02
    4. .05
  6. What does a new driver face for a first roadside suspension for alcohol?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day vehicle impoundment
    2. A 24-hour suspension and a warning only
    3. A 3-day suspension and no impoundment
    4. A 1-year suspension and a 30-day impoundment of the vehicle
  7. What increases the penalty for a driver suspended at roadside for impairment?

    1. Driving a newer car
    2. Carrying passengers under 16
    3. Driving on a weekday
    4. Driving in a small town
  8. Who may designate an outdoor public place, such as part of a park, where alcohol may be consumed?

    1. SGI, as part of its road safety program
    2. A municipal council or another listed body such as a regional park authority
    3. Any bar owner whose business is located next to the park, by posting a sign
    4. A group of residents who sign a petition
  9. Under the Report Impaired Drivers program, what does SLGA encourage the public to do?

    1. Follow the driver home and take a photo
    2. Block the driver's car in the parking lot
    3. Call 911 to report a suspected impaired driver
    4. Report the driver to SLGA the next day
  10. What is the maximum penalty for breaking the vehicle rule in section 109?

    1. A $10,000 fine, one year in jail, or both
    2. A licence suspension of five years only
    3. A $2,000 fine, two months in jail, or both
    4. A $100 ticket with no jail time
  11. What is an experienced driver's first roadside suspension for a BAC over .04?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a 3-day impoundment
    2. A 90-day suspension and an interlock
    3. A 3-day suspension and a 3-day impoundment
    4. A written warning with no suspension
  12. May a passenger drink a beer in a moving car in Saskatchewan?

    1. No, alcohol may not be consumed in a vehicle
    2. Yes, if it is a light beer
    3. Yes, as long as the driver stays completely sober
    4. Yes, on rural roads only
  13. A diner takes a resealed bottle of wine home by car. How must it be carried?

    1. In the driver's cup holder for easy reach
    2. Opened, so that the passenger can finish the wine on the way home
    3. In any way, because it was bought legally
    4. Closed, transported directly to a place where it may be kept
  14. Which step does SLGA's hosting guide suggest for getting guests home safely?

    1. Let guests decide at the end of the night
    2. Give guests strong coffee before they leave so they are able to drive
    3. Plan rides ahead, with designated drivers and taxi numbers
    4. Ask guests to wait in their cars an hour

Impaired driving and alcohol in public: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

The Traffic Safety Act (impaired driving)

  • Consequences apply even when a driver is not criminally impaired but exceeds the provincial limits; penalties depend on prior administrative suspensions in the past 10 years and on whether the driver is new or experienced.
  • Zero tolerance for alcohol for new drivers, and zero tolerance for drugs for all drivers.
  • New drivers include anyone 21 or under, Class 7 learners, Class 5 Novice 1 and 2, motorcycle endorsement 6, M1 or M2 riders, people with no licence in the last five years, some out-of-country drivers and restricted drivers.
  • A new driver's first roadside suspension (any alcohol up to .08, or drugs): 60-day licence suspension, 3-day vehicle impoundment and the Driving Without Impairment program; second: 120 days and 7-day impoundment; third: 18 months and 14-day impoundment.
  • Experienced drivers (22 and over, out of the GDL program, Class 5 or higher) with BAC over .04 to .08, or drug-impaired: first 3-day suspension and 3-day impoundment; second 21 days and 7 days; third 90 days, 14 days and a 365-day ignition interlock.
  • Carrying passengers under 16 lengthens the impoundment (and, for experienced drivers, the suspension).

s. 109 Vehicles

  • No one may have, keep, consume or give alcohol in a vehicle, except to transport it from where it was lawfully obtained to a place where it may lawfully be kept or consumed, or in a vehicle with a special use permit (such as a licensed limousine).
  • In a vehicle carrying passengers for hire, transported alcohol must belong to a genuine passenger.
  • Breaking this section: fine up to $2,000, up to two months in jail, or both.

s. 107 Public places

  • No one may have, consume or give alcohol in a public place or anywhere other than a private place or permitted premises, except as the Act and regulations allow.
  • A municipal council, a regional park authority and certain other bodies may designate an outdoor public place where alcohol may be consumed, with posted boundaries; the maximum hours there are the same as for permitted premises.

Responsible liquor use; Responsible Hosting Guide (2026)

  • The Report Impaired Drivers (RID) program encourages the public to call 911 to report a suspected impaired driver.
  • Plan how guests get home: promote designated drivers, keep taxi numbers handy, arrange rides with sober family members, public transit or taxis, or let guests stay overnight.

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