Breathalyzer
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
Victoria woman with medical issues challenges Canada’s impaired driving laws
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Norma McLeod is taking her fight against Canada’s “unfair” roadside impaired driving test to court. Continue reading
Victoria-area woman with Bell’s palsy failing breathalyzer fuels calls for change
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A Sooke woman says she was unfairly penalized when she couldn’t blow a breathalyzer because she has a medical condition. Continue reading
76-year-old with breathing problems has car impounded for failing to perform breathalyzer test
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A Vancouver Island women says she has had her car impounded, lost her licence and been required to pay thousands of dollars in penalties because of her medical condition. Continue reading
Trial begins for N.B. woman who claims lung disease impacted ability to perform breathalyzer test
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Connie McLean was charged with refusing a breathalyzer in March of 2018. Continue reading
Testing the testers: B.C. lawyers snap up surplus breathalyzers to check for flaws
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“You don’t know necessarily what other organic chemicals are going to cause a reading on it,” said laywer Paul Doroshenko. Continue reading