Fort McMurray Forum

Alberta is now home to some of the county's toughest drunk driving laws.

Bill 26 was passed yesterday.

The legislation results in anyone caught behind the wheel with a blood-alcohol level between .05 and .08, having their license suspended and vehicle seized for three days.

An increase to the current 24-hour suspension.

It also means much harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

An education campaign will be launched in the coming months by the province has not said when the laws will be implemented.