Breathalyzer
5 charged with impaired driving during Guelph’s Festive RIDE campaign
By Matt Carty Reporter
Guelph police say around 3,300 drivers were checked during their 2019 Festive RIDE campaign. Continue reading
12 Saskatoon drivers suspended, 2 arrested on New Year’s Eve: police
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
The police traffic unit, in a series of tweets, said it was “not good news.” Continue reading
Victoria senior who failed performing breathalyzer for medical reasons gets prohibition rescinded
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Norma McLeod, who has breathing issues and survived mouth cancer, was unable to perform a breathalyzer test after being randomly pulled over in February. Continue reading
N.B. woman found guilty of refusing breathalyzer despite lung disease diagnosis
The woman was charged on March 2, 2018 when an RCMP officer observed her swaying across the road. Continue reading
Chase, B.C. man launching constitutional challenge against federal government’s breathalyzer rules
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The federal government is facing growing pressure over impaired driving rules brought into effect December 2018. Continue reading
Trial wraps up for N.B. woman who claims COPD impacted ability to use breathalyze
All that remains is an evidentiary decision from Judge Marco Cloutier which will not come down until July. Continue reading
Nanaimo woman wins court challenge over forced breathalyzer test hours after driving
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“It was like living in a communist country with no rights. Truly I felt violated.” Continue reading
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Coaldale RCMP prepare for May long weekend
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
RCMP are asking drivers to be courteous and cautious when venturing out on the highway and to let off the gas pedal. Continue reading
Roadside drug testing device picks up false positives from poppy seeds and tea, B.C. lawyers find
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Kyla Lee says the tests found the Drager DrugTest 5000 picks up false positives from products like poppy seed cake and coca tea. Continue reading
Calgary woman pushing for breathalyzer test changes for those with breathing problems after B.C. incident
A Calgary woman says her car was impounded and her licence taken away after her medical condition prevented her from passing a breathalyzer test. Continue reading