Sleeping it Off in Your Car is Not Always Lawful
Many people think sleeping in their vehicle is a safe alternative to driving home after a night out. But in reality it is actually one of the most common ways people end up with a criminal record.
We have all heard the advice that if you have had too much to drink, you should just sleep it off in your car. However, the case of His Majesty the King v. Michael Alan Loney is a perfect example of why that plan can go sideways very quickly.
If you are sitting in the driver’s seat with the engine running, even if you are fast asleep and have no intention of moving an inch, the law in Canada views you very differently than you might expect.
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