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Driver prohibitions

A driving prohibition is when a driver may not drive for a pre-determined length of time. There are different types of driving prohibitions.

24-hour roadside prohibition external link (PDF)

Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP) — An ADP is a 90-day driving prohibition issued to impaired drivers under the Motor Vehicle Act, separate from any Criminal Code charges that may result from the same incident.

Other prohibitions external link — These can be issued because of bad driving or other reasons decided by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. The length of the driving prohibition will be decided individually for each case.

Motor vehicle

For the purposes of vehicle registration, a motor vehicle means a vehicle, not run on rails, that is designed to be self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but does not include a motor assisted cycle. A motor vehicle has an engine, frame and body, and is recognizable as a car, truck, bus, or motorcycle.
Offence

An illegal act; a violation of law.