21 years old or younger to have a zero blood alcohol level while driving in Ontario

As of Aug. 1, a new law implemented by the  Ontario provincial government require all drivers 21 years or younger to have a zero blood alcohol level while behind the wheel, regardless of their licence class.

Ontario Provincial Police have said the traffic deaths have almost doubled this year, after a dramatic drop in the prior two years.

"During the month of July, for example, we had 46 people killed on OPP-patrolled highways, compared to 28 last year. We relate that to what we call the big three: aggressive driving, failure to wear seat belt restraints and impaired driving" OPP Sgt. Dave Woodford said.

The new rules also include a system of escalating sanctions for young and novice drivers who repeatedly violate traffic regulations.