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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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