For most criminal charges there are no specific time deadlines. However, if you have been charged with an impaired driving related offense (i.e. impaired driving, over 80, refusal to provide a sample), there are specific time deadlines that you need to know. In August 2010 the Ontario government amended the Highway Traffic Act to allow drivers who have been convicted of operating a motor vehicle when impaired by alcohol or over 80, to apply to the early interlock program. If you are accepted into the program, you could start driving within three months of your conviction date. However, in order to be eligible for the early interlock program, you must resolve your charge within 90 days of the offence date. If you have been charged with impaired driving related offense, you should immediately consult a lawyer to ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to start driving again as soon as possible.