This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into the surprising intersections of beverage labeling errors, breath testing failures, and an RCMP SUV that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Episode 414 covers the legal implications of accidental intoxication, systemic flaws in Canada’s roadside prohibition system, and a moment of pure embarrassment caught on camera. Here’s what you need to know.
Kyla and Paul open with the recent controversy surrounding Celsius energy drinks, which were mistakenly filled with alcohol despite being marketed as non-alcoholic. This manufacturing blunder could lead to drivers unintentionally blowing over the legal limit, sparking questions about “involuntary intoxication” as a valid legal defense—similar to a past Ontario case involving improperly diluted Bombay Sapphire gin.
They also tackle the story of a Mormon woman in Alberta who was issued a 90-day prohibition after being unable to provide a breath sample despite trying 31 times. Medical records later revealed she had two broken ribs. Her appeal was denied, underscoring systemic issues with how roadside devices function—and who they fail. Kyla and Paul call for the reinstatement of the manual override feature on breath testing equipment to prevent these injustices.
Closing out the episode, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week is an RCMP officer who managed to get their cruiser stuck high-centered on a parking lot divider—caught in a now-viral TikTok video and requiring a tow truck rescue.
