FIRST TIME OFFENCE

Three-day licence suspension, $150 administrative monetary penalty

SECOND TIME OFFENCE (WITHIN 5 YEARS)

Seven-day licence suspension, mandatory alcohol education program, $150 administrative monetary penalty

THIRD TIME OFFENCE (WITHIN 5 YEARS)

30-day licence suspension, mandatory alcohol treatment program, six-month ignition interlock licence condition, $150 administrative monetary penalty

SUBSEQUENT INFRACTIONS (WITHIN 5 YEARS)

30-day licence suspension, mandatory alcohol treatment program, six-month ignition interlock licence condition, mandatory medical evaluation, $150 administrative monetary penalty

Alcohol reduces motor coordination, alertness and reaction time. It can also blur and
double vision.

Alcohol affects depth perception, making it difficult to determine the distance of other vehicles, pedestrians or objects.

Alcohol affects judgment. A person who’s been drinking is far more likely to be careless or reckless behind the wheel.

Boaters with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the 'warn range' of 0.05-0.08:

Three-, seven- or 30-day driver’s licence suspension. Repeat occurrences lead to mandatory alcohol education programs or treatment programs and ignition interlock.

Boaters exceeding a 0.08 BAC or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample:

Immediate 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

If convicted under the Criminal Code, the boater's driver’s licence can be suspended for one year up to a lifetime and can include:

Mandatory alcohol assessment, education or treatment, and follow-up. Ignition interlock condition on their driver’s licence for one year to up to a lifetime. Vehicle impoundment for driving while under suspension.

Stay calm on the road. Drive at a safe speed and be courteous to other drivers.

Always buckle up.

Tie down loads securely. If you've got a fully packed car, don't block your view. And remember to drive slower.

Cyclists and motorcyclists come out of hibernation in the summer. They can be hard to spot, so be extra vigilant.

Watch for pedestrians. Keep on the lookout for children, rollerbladers, skateboarders and scooters on sidewalks and streets. All-terrain vehicles can also appear unexpectedly.

If you’re planning to have a few drinks at a picnic or barbeque, make sure you have a designated driver to get you home safely.

Construction increases in the summer. Keep road workers safe. Be prepared to stop or slow down in construction zones.

Make sure that you and your passengers always wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or Lifejacket.

Keep the alcoholic beverages off the boat. Alcohol and boating don’t mix.

To learn how to operate a motorized vessel, take a boating course.

Check your safety equipment. Perform maintenance on your craft and equipment at the beginning of each season and at regular intervals throughout.

Know the “Rules of the Water” and how to navigate safely. Markers and buoys indicate the safest routes and also mark specific hazards.

Check the weather forecast before you head out.

Wear sunscreen.

Know the lake. Consult marine charts and talk to local boaters and marine operators for additional insight.

Make sure someone always knows your planned route to help locate your craft in case of emergency.

Stay clear of dams, hydroelectric stations and surrounding waterways.

Don’t allow raw meat and fish to come into contact with other foods. Use separate cutting boards or thoroughly sanitize the one you are using. Wash with hot soapy water, spray with a 5 percent solution of chlorine bleach and air dry. Plastic cutting boards can also be sanitized in the dishwasher.

Marinades and aluminum don’t mix. It creates a chemical reaction that darkens the food. When using an acid-based marinade, be sure to use food-safe plastic zip-lock bags or containers made of glass, ceramic or stainless steel.

Use two sets of plates and utensils—one for handling the raw meat and one for serving the cooked meat.

Always wash your hands and preparation surfaces regularly.

To save time cleaning up, wrap cookware that’s going on the barbeque with aluminum foil.

Always take a clean platter out to the barbeque with you. Putting cooked foods back on the plate where the raw meat was can contaminate it.

The sun is most intense between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. or when the UV Index is three or more. Reduce exposure during these times.

Find some shade or bring an umbrella to create your own when in open areas such as beaches. Wear lightweight, tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing to protect your arms and legs from the sun.

Wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers your head, face, ears and neck. Baseball caps and similar short-brimmed hats don’t offer much protection from the sun.

Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection.

Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. If you’re going to be outside for most of the day, use SPF 30 and apply it regularly.

Keep babies out of the direct sun.