At what level of alcohol in the blood can you be convicted of being an impaired driver?

In Ontario, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to avoid being convicted of impaired driving is 0.08%. This level is significant because it reflects the threshold where impairment begins to affect your ability to operate a vehicle safely. At or above this concentration, you are considered legally impaired, and can be charged with driving under the influence, irrespective of any actual signs of impairment.

Driving with a BAC above this limit can lead to serious legal consequences, including fines, license suspensions, and even jail time in severe cases. It's important to note that some drivers, such as novice drivers, commercial drivers, and those under specific circumstances, face stricter limits or zero tolerance policies regarding alcohol consumption while driving.