At or above what BAC does the federal Criminal Code apply in British Columbia?

Question: At or above what BAC does the federal Criminal Code apply in British Columbia?

Answer options:

• 0.04
• 0.05
• 0.06 ✅ 0.08

Correct answer: 0.08

Explanation: The federal Criminal Code of Canada establishes 0.08 percent as the BAC threshold at or above which driving is a criminal offense nationwide, including in British Columbia. While a BAC of 0.05 percent triggers strict provincial administrative penalties under BC's Motor Vehicle Act, it does not constitute a criminal charge, and values like 0.04 or 0.06 percent do not represent official statutory thresholds for fully licensed drivers. Although Class 7 learners and novices must maintain a zero BAC, understanding the 0.08 percent federal standard is highly relevant for the ICBC knowledge test to distinguish between provincial administrative prohibitions and federal criminal prosecution.