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Five of Canada’s Most Controversial Impaired Driving Laws

Impaired driving is always a pressing public safety issue in Canada prompting significant legislative measures intended to curb related incidents. The country’s approach to impaired driving laws is marked by notable controversies, however particularly around the balance between enhancing road safety and protecting individual rights. Canada’s most controversial impaired driving laws are poorly understood and difficult to discern. In this post I discuss five of Canada’s most controversial impaired driving laws, including random roadside breath testing, mandatory minimum sentencing, administrative penalties, drug-impaired driving regulations, and penalties for breathalyzer refusal.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 328

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we are diving into a series of  driving stories that highlight some truly bizarre behaviour on the roads. On the Driving Law Podcast last week, we had so many Ridiculous Drivers of the Week that it was impossible to choose just one. Some cases stand out more than others, so today we are sharing three we’ve skipped over: a lawyer with an enormous fine, a driver committing a strange yet increasingly common offence, and a vehicle repair that defies logic.

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Kyla Lee: The Leading Authority on Immediate Roadside Prohibitions

Kyla Lee’s Immediate Roadside Prohibitions in Western Canada is the definitive guide to understanding the complexities of Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) law. This groundbreaking textbook not only explains the intricacies of the IRP regime in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan but also showcases Kyla Lee’s unparalleled expertise in this highly specialized area of law.

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How Police Use Roadblocks to Trap Drivers

Police vehicles with flashing lights at a nighttime roadblock.

As Counterattack Season begins in British Columbia, roadblocks and breath tests become a common sight. Police present these as efforts to keep roads safe, but let’s be clear: these roadblocks are also a revenue-generating tool and an opportunity to catch unsuspecting drivers in technical violations. If you think the police are just trying to keep you safe, think again.

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Counterattack Season is Here: What You Need to Know About Roadblocks and Breath Tests

Police roadblock at night with cars stopped, officers in discussion, and bright lights reflecting off wet pavement.

As the holiday season approaches, so does the time of year known locally as Counterattack Season. This is when police across British Columbia ramp up their efforts to curb impaired driving through roadblocks and mandatory breath tests. While the aim is to make our roads safer, drivers should be aware of their legal rights and responsibilities when encountering a roadblock.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 327

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we explore some peculiar lawsuits involving churches, or at least entities that borrow the name. December may be a season of joy and generosity for many, but these legal battles show that faith and lawsuits often make for strange bedfellows. From questionable donations to a soggy ark and fried chicken drama, here’s the holy mess.

Dive into more bizarre lawsuits in our previous exploration of absurd legal cases in “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 326.“

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Understanding the Consequences of Impaired Driving

Driver sitting in a car being stopped by a police officer, who is checking a device, possibly related to impaired driving enforcement.

British Columbia has strict impaired driving laws with severe consequences for drivers found to be over the legal limit, refusing to provide a breath sample, or otherwise violating impaired driving laws. Drivers face Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibitions (ADPs), or even criminal charges, depending on the circumstances. Here’s what you need to know about these penalties, their differences, and the potential consequences of a criminal conviction.

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Surveillance Cameras: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Today, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses Duc Tung Hoang v. His Majesty the King, a case that raises critical questions about camera surveillance and its implications for privacy under Canadian law.

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Understanding Breath Tests: How Errors and Issues Can Lead to False Readings

Man blowing into a breathalyzer during a roadside breath test false readings.

Breath tests are a cornerstone of impaired driving enforcement, particularly during Counterattack Season. While these devices are often portrayed as infallible, the reality is that a range of factors can lead to false readings or prevent the device from properly accepting a sample. Understanding these potential issues can help drivers better navigate roadside interactions and protect themselves against unfair penalties.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 326

As the holiday season approaches, the annual campaigns about the dangers of impaired driving are soon to be everywhere. They remind us of the risks, but there is always an ironic twist when the very people tasked with enforcing these laws end up breaking them. This week, we’re highlighting three cases of police officers caught DUI driving.

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