Andrew Murie

• Alberta’s new, tougher impaired driving laws are in effect — here’s what you need to know

  Under the new impaired driving laws, significant penalties will be handed out at the roadside including fines up to $2,000.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
  
• Impaired driving is up while Saskatchewan locked down, according to SGI

  Fewer cars on Saskatchewan roads hasn't necessarily translated into fewer people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. 

  Health

  Jul 24, 2020
  
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• Quebec imposes breathalyzers for life for repeat impaired driving offenders

  Beginning Monday, people found guilty of a second offence will only be allowed to drive vehicles equipped with an alcohol ignition interlock device for the rest of their lives.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2019
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• Selling cannabis illegally in Nova Scotia could net the offender a $10K fine

  Justice Minister Mark Furey says the province will also harmonize its penalties for alcohol with those proposed for marijuana so sanctions are consistent.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2018
• Simple roadside tests can identify pot-impaired drivers, study shows

  Four roadside tests that could be used by non-specialist police officers caught over 95 per cent of drivers stoned on marijuana, a U.S. study has found.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2017
• Drunk driving charges are the highest in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan had far more impaired driving charges in 2015 than other provinces - more than twice as high a rate as Manitoba.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2016
• Marijuana commission doesn’t set THC limits for people who smoke pot, then drive

  The federal commission that is studying how to legalize marijuana has recommended against setting limits for THC in the bloodstreams of drivers who use pot.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2016
• Two decisions Parliament will have to make about pot-impaired driving

  Legal pot means more pot, which means more stoned drivers. Here are two decisions lawmakers will have to make about how to handle marijuana-impaired driving.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2016
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• Ontario police target 4 driving behaviours during Thanksgiving weekend traffic blitz

  Operation Impact is a national traffic safety project and police will be focusing on speeding, improper seat belt use as well as impaired and distracted driving offences throughout the weekend until late Monday night.

  Crime

  Oct 8, 2016