Breathalyzer

• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• Victoria senior who failed performing breathalyzer for medical reasons gets prohibition rescinded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
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• 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.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2019
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• Chase, B.C. man launching constitutional challenge against federal government’s breathalyzer rules

  The federal government is facing growing pressure over impaired driving rules brought into effect December 2018. 

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2019