Impaired Driving Laws
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Montreal family wants Quebec to toughen up on drunk driving on 5th anniversary of daughter’s deathA petition is calling for the Quebec government to lower the blood alcohol limit for from 0.08 per cent to 0.05.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Alberta government imposing steep penalties but no charges on most first-time impaired driversAlberta has introduced legislation that would add hefty fines and penalties for most first-time impaired drivers but would not have them face a criminal charge.PoliticsJun 4, 2020
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As predicted, Canada’s new impaired driving law is trampling civil libertiesAs much as we should care about impaired driving, we should also worry about the powers granted to police, Rob Breakenridge says.CommentaryJun 1, 2019
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Officers will not demand at-home breath samples without cause: Edmonton policeEdmonton police want to reassure citizens that Canada's new impaired driving laws do not give them the right to come to your home and demand a breath sample when you've done nothing wrong.CanadaJan 17, 2019
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Canada’s new impaired driving law goes way too farIt'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.CommentaryJan 12, 2019
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Kingstonians speak out about new impaired driving lawsKingstonians speak out about new impaired driving laws, allowing police officers to access bars, restaurants and homes without reasonable suspicion.CanadaJan 11, 2019
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Police in Canada can now demand breath samples in bars, at homeYou could be in violation of the impaired driving laws even two hours after you’ve been driving. Now, the onus is on drivers to prove they weren’t impaired when they were on the road.TrafficJan 9, 2019
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Returning bottles to the Beer Store? Beware of possible breath test by policeNew federal rules in force since December could see police coming to your home or your drinking establishment and insisting you provide a breath sample. Some lawyers say they are worried.TrafficJan 8, 2019
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Stiff new penalties for distracted, impaired driving in Ontario begin on Jan. 1When it comes to distracted driving, if convicted, drivers could face a three-day licence suspension, a fine of up to $1,000 and three demerit points.TrafficDec 29, 2018
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New driving legislation will mean more breathalyzer tests: Edmonton policeNew impaired driving laws, which are part of Bill C-46, give police across Canada the authority to demand breathalyzer tests from any driver they pull over.CrimeDec 18, 2018
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