New Driving Laws For New Drivers - Posted on 2009-05-15

New Driving Laws for New Brunswick - May. 15, 2009
As of June, 1st, 2009 the provincial government of New Brunswick will be instituting new driving laws within the province, mainly for those in the graduated license system. These new rules will include:

Level 1 licensees (before road test)

-Must be accompanied by a driver who has a Class 5 licence or better, at least three years of driving experience and is seated in the front passenger seat;

-Cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m.;

-Can take their road test after eight months if they complete a licensed driver training course.

-Those who do not complete such a course must wait for 12 months to do the test.

Level 2 licensees (after road test)

-Cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m., except for education or work purposes, or if they’re accompanied by a driver who has a Class 5 licence or better, and at least three years of driving experience.

-Cannot have more than three passengers in the vehicle, and no more than one passenger in the front seat.

All drivers under the age of 21 will be restricted to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of zero.

FINES:

If any of these laws are broken and you are caught the following penalties are:

More than 3 passengers: $172.50 + 3 points
Driving after midnight: $172.50 + 3 points
No accompanying driver: $172.50 + 3 points

For more information on the driving laws the website is:

http://www.gnb.ca/0276/RoadSafety/drivingrules/index-e.asp