In December 2018, new impaired driving laws came into effect to make our roads safer and to save lives. The best practice is not to drink and drive. Call JUSTICEJOLT® for a Free Consultation.
New Impaired Driving Laws
Does mandatory alcohol screening permit police to demand a breath sample from people in their homes or bar?
Mandatory alcohol screening can only be used if you, as the driver, are in care and control of the vehicle, have been lawfully stopped, and if the police officer has the approved screening device at hand.
Can the Police stop you while driving if you haven’t done anything wrong?
Police have long had the power to stop drivers to check to see if they have a valid licence, if they are sober, and if their vehicle is roadworthy. They don’t need to see you do anything wrong.
Can the Police use mandatory alcohol screening to come to your house two hours after you arrive home and demand a breath sample?
For mandatory alcohol screening to be used:
The car must be lawfully stopped
You, as the driver, must be in care and control of the vehicle
The police officer must have the device at hand
Can you can beat an “at or over 80 mg” charge if you have several drinks right before driving, because the alcohol didn’t affect you until after you drove?
The new law covers this situation and you can be convicted if you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or over 80 mg within two hours of driving. This change was made to address this type of risky and dangerous behaviour on our roads.
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