Impaired Driving Laws

• Alberta government imposing steep penalties but no charges on most first-time impaired drivers

  Alberta 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.

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2020
• As predicted, Canada’s new impaired driving law is trampling civil liberties

  As much as we should care about impaired driving, we should also worry about the powers granted to police, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Jun 1, 2019
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• Officers will not demand at-home breath samples without cause: Edmonton police

  Edmonton 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.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2019
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• 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
• Kingstonians speak out about new impaired driving laws

  Kingstonians speak out about new impaired driving laws, allowing police officers to access bars, restaurants and homes without reasonable suspicion.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2019
• Police in Canada can now demand breath samples in bars, at home

  You 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.

  Traffic

  Jan 9, 2019
• Returning bottles to the Beer Store? Beware of possible breath test by police

  New 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.

  Traffic

  Jan 8, 2019
• Stiff new penalties for distracted, impaired driving in Ontario begin on Jan. 1

  When 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.

  Traffic

  Dec 29, 2018
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• New driving legislation will mean more breathalyzer tests: Edmonton police

  New 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.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2018
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• Canada’s new impaired driving laws are now in effect — here’s what to know

  The government says the new laws will make Canada's impaired driving rules "amongst the strongest in the world."

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2018