Drunk Driving Laws

• Canada’s new impaired driving law goes way too far

  It's reasonable to look for ways to reduce drunk driving. But Rob Breakenridge has reason to believe Canada's new impaired driving laws go so far they're unconstitutional.

  Commentary

  Jan 12, 2019
  
• New roadside breathalyzer law exercised during Kelowna RCMP checkstop

  One new tool police in Canada have as of Dec. 18th is the authority to demand breathalyzer tests from any driver they pull over. 

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2018
  
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• Alberta mothers join MP in calling for changes to impaired driving laws

  St. Albert - Edmonton MP Michael Cooper wants the federal government to reconsider proposed changes to the way impaired drivers are prosecuted in Canada — and he's not alone.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2018
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• MADD Canada CEO applauds new Alberta impaired driving laws

  Starting on April 9, anyone caught driving while impaired from alcohol or drugs will automatically receive a 90 day licence suspension.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2018
• Don’t sacrifice charter rights in the fight against drunk driving

  As Ottawa proceeds with sweeping changes to Canada’s impaired driving laws, the Alberta Court of Appeal has issued a timely reminder about such laws respecting the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  Canada

  May 20, 2017
• Sask. mother killed in alleged drunk driving crash outside Regina

  Daphne Schmidt was a passenger in a car with three others when their car was involved in a head-on collision with a truck on Highway 6 on Saturday evening.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2017
• New Brunswick victim of impaired driving collision hopes to bring about national change

  The victim of an impaired driving collision hopes to present a petition to the House of Commons calling on stiffer sentencing for impaired driving.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2016
• Supreme Court rules B.C.’s drunk driving laws are constitutional

  Canada's Supreme Court has made a decision on B.C.'s drunk driving laws. The court has ruled automatic driving bans for those who test over the legal alcohol limit are constitutional.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2015
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• Two years after promising tougher drunk driving laws, Tories introduce new plan

  Two years after they first made the commitment, the Conservatives are finally introducing a renewed crackdown on drunk drivers - but the new measures aren't about to become law any time soon.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2015