Breathalyzer

• Quebec man who refused breathalyzer test has acquittal upheld by Canada’s top court

  The Supreme Court of Canada says the demand was invalid because police did not have in their possession an approved screening device to test for alcohol.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2023
  
• Teenager injured when struck while on Vernon crosswalk: RCMP

  Just before 9 p.m., at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and 20th Street in Vernon, the 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle making a left-hand turn.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
  
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• Mobile alcohol and drug testing unit unveiled in Saskatoon

  A new mobile alcohol and drug testing unit will be used in the city, and SPS hopes it will reduce and prevent drunk driving.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Airdrie man concerned over lack of PPE during traffic stop

  An Airdrie man said it wasn’t until after a breathalyzer test was administered that it dawned on him the RCMP officer wasn’t wearing a mask or gloves.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2020
• Obstruction charge dropped against man in Cape Breton teenager’s death

  The death of Joneil Hanna attracted provincewide attention after his parents criticized the police investigation, alleging Cape Breton Regional Police mishandled the case by failing to give the driver a breathalyzer test.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2020
• Toronto man charged after allegedly refusing to provide breath sample for Peterborough police

  Peterborough police say a Toronto man refused to provide a breath sample during a traffic stop on Friday night.

  Crime

  Apr 20, 2020
• Okanagan-developed marijuana breathalyzer with an artificial nose ready for testing

  The 3D-printed artificial nose stored inside the handheld breathalyzer is designed to detect THC on the breath.

  Cannabis

  Feb 6, 2020
• 5 charged with impaired driving during Guelph’s Festive RIDE campaign

  Guelph police say around 3,300 drivers were checked during their 2019 Festive RIDE campaign.

  Crime

  Jan 13, 2020
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• 12 Saskatoon drivers suspended, 2 arrested on New Year’s Eve: police

  The police traffic unit, in a series of tweets, said it was "not good news."

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2020
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• Victoria senior who failed performing breathalyzer for medical reasons gets prohibition rescinded

  Norma McLeod, who has breathing issues and survived mouth cancer, was unable to perform a breathalyzer test after being randomly pulled over in February.

  Nov 9, 2019