Since my 90-day license suspension began on April 26, I’m wondering what happens if the suspension period ends before my next court date if it is adjourned? Would I be eligible to reinstate my licence and drive again once the suspension is over, assuming I pay any applicable fees? Or does the ongoing court matter affect that timeline at all?
Charged on April 26, 2026 during a Ride Program by the Military Police. No accident or collision occurred.
Hired a lawyer on April 28.
First court appearance scheduled for May 19, 2026
Received info in the mail from MTO regarding an interlock and program fees. Lawyer advised that I do not sign up for the program or interlock until after my first court appearance.
Still have not received disclosure from the Crown as of May 15, 2026 - lawyer said the May 19 court date may be adjourned for up to 12 weeks.
License suspension ends on July 26, 2026.
Firstly, I just want to say that I know what happened makes me awful, irresponsible, reckless and stupid. The shame and embarrassment and anxiety I feel over this is a feeling I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Two days ago, I came upon a road block/ride program in Ontario, Canada and ended up with a DUI. I was not in an accident nor did I damage any property or my vehicle, the officer conducting the ride program asked if I had anything to drink I was honest and said yes and he asked me to step out of the vehicle and it went from there. I'm 34 years old, lost my mom to cancer over a year ago and my long term relationship ended suddenly in the Fall of 2025. Not an excuse, obviously, but it made me spiral into alcohol without me realizing that I have a problem. I'm finally able to admit that I have a problem and am taking the steps to move forward and away from alcohol. I was a binge drinker and not a daily drinker, infact, unless I am in a social setting I never think about alcohol or drinking nor do I crave it. I made the extremely dangerous and stupid decision to drive thinking I was fine. I'm thankful it was a ride program and that nobody was injured or killed because of my actions. I have a phone call scheduled with a lawyer in the morning as I have a May 19 court date and I'm absolutely terrified. Aside from the odd parking ticket or speeding infraction, I've never had to deal with the law and feel completely lost and hopeless. My car was impounded for 7 days and my license suspended for 90. I can't even begin to describe how this has effected my mental health and how much I NEVER want to see or touch alcohol again, when I say this has shattered and terrified me I'm being so serious. I am on the list for an appointment with an addiction counsellor and currently exploring AA options.
I tried reaching out for advice and support through an AA Facebook group and the first comment afterwards was from someone who said I was a piece of garbage, believe me I know. I'm just wondering if you've been through a DUI experience before how did you deal with your internal shame and negative thoughts and feelings? I want to jump off the face of the earth to be honest and have the crisis line saved in my phone incase my intrusive thoughts become too overwhelming.
I know the mistake I made was horrific, I know that I'm not a good human being, but how do I move forward through this world as a bad human and the weight of this on my shoulders?
Please be kind, and thank you for taking the time to read my post.