Health Canada released the results of its annual Canadian Cannabis Survey (CSS). The survey, which is now in its third year, indicates a decrease in the prevalence of cannabis use prior to driving.
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There has been a great deal of discussion about Alberta’s new proposed impaired driving law, and how it will save lives. The government points to the so-called success of the BC Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme as a basis to conclude that imposing these measures to decriminalize drunk driving will lead to fewer impaired-driving deaths.
But the reality is that while it is arguable (though not proven) that more lives will be saved, the outcome will be that more lives will be ruined.
To find out how this law will ruin more lives than it saves, read on.
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If you received a 90-day driving prohibition in British Columbia for falling or refusing a roadside breathalyzer test, you only had seven days to dispute it. After the seven-day limitation period is up, there is nothing you can do.
Similarly, if you had a hearing scheduled but did not get your submissions in by the hearing date and time, the RoadSafetyBC policies require that you are deemed to have waived your rights to have a hearing.
However, under a new order granted under the Emergency Program Act in British Columbia, you may be able to get a little relief on those otherwise hard-and-fast deadlines. As of March 26, 2020, if you missed a time limit to dispute your IRP or to submit your materials for an IRP hearing, you can request an extension. …
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Did you miss a time period to dispute your IRP? We may be able to help. Read More »
How long can police detain you at a traffic stop before it infringes upon your Charter rights? It’s a valid question.
A recent judicial review of a 90-day driving prohibition raised some constitutional issues. Unfortunately for British Columbians, they were left unanswered. …
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Are your Charter rights under threat at a traffic stop? Read More »
The Alberta government is looking into decriminalizing drunk driving. If the province’s lawmakers want to see how such a thing would work all they need to do is look at their neighbours. …
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Remember when marijuana was decriminalized, and some people thought the world was going to end? Well, the prophets of doom are in for a surprise: drug-impaired driving accidents are projected to fall. …
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Tomorrow (October 17) will be one year since recreational marijuana was legalized across Canada. There were fears at the time that decriminalization would lead to an influx of cannabis-impaired drivers on the roads. The problem, however, is that testing for cannabis impairment can be quite difficult. …
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This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we look at the case of a curious break and enter into a food truck. Then, we examine a very unusual defence to a drinking and driving case. And finally, we look at a man who may have had the worst wedding day of all time.
Follow the jump to read more about this week’s weirdest and wackiest legal cases from around the world! …
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A recent series of tweets from VPD officer Sandra Glendinning has renewed calls for child endangerment laws related to impaired driving in British Columbia. MADD Canada, pointing to provinces like Manitoba and Nova Scotia, says that people who are caught driving while impaired with children in their vehicle should face stiffer penalties.
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