Driving Under The Influence

• Mother of Sherwood Park teen killed in crash pushes for anti-impairment technology in cars

  The mother of a 17-year-old Alberta girl who was killed in a crash in 2020 wants to see Canada follow the U.S.'s lead and legislate anti-impairment technology in all new vehicles.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
  
• 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
  
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• Quebec coroner questions why witnesses failed to report drunk driver before fatal crash

  The coroner says that through his discussions with alcohol awareness groups, he learned that very few people intervene when they witness a drunk driver get behind the wheel.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
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• Kelowna RCMP kick off campaign against impaired driving with roadblock

  RCMP set up a roadblock on Lakeshore Road on Saturday night, the first of the campaign, which runs through the month of December.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2022
• Quebec man who killed family of 4 in drunk driving crash sentenced to 16 years

  With time already served, Éric Légaré will have 15 years and 15 days left in his sentence. He is banned from driving for 25 years.

  Crime

  Apr 22, 2022
• Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker arrested, charged with DUI in Florida: Sheriff’s Office

  An affidavit said Pete Walker allegedly “showed signs of impairment,” had a “strong odour of alcoholic beverage” coming from his breath and had “glassy eyes.”

  Sports

  Mar 26, 2022
• Saskatchewan premier says he’s supporting ‘friend or family’ while his truck is impounded

  The premier's seat inside the legislature chamber sat empty on Monday while he dealt with what his press secretary said was a personal issue.

  Politics

  Mar 15, 2022
• MADD Canada concerned after Toronto pauses issuing of rideshare licenses

  “We’re heading into the holiday season – a time when alcohol consumption can increase and the risk for impaired driving is high."

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2021
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• SGI focusing on educating young adults about impaired driving during back to school

  According to SGI, 32 per cent of all drivers involved in impaired driving collisions in the province in 2020 were between the ages of 18 and 25.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
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• MADD Canada bus gives VR experience of drunk driving to educate Regina residents

  The SmartWheels bus will be in Regina until Friday when it moves on to other locations.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021