In Canada, the term impaired driving is used to
refer to the criminal offense of operating, having
care or the control of a motor vehicle while the
person's ability to operate the vehicle is impaired
by a drug or alcohol. Driving under the influence
of alcohol or a drug is punishable under multiple
offenses in the Criminal Code.
3. INTRODUCTION
In Canada, the term impaired driving is used to
refer to the criminal offence of operating, having
care or the control of a motor vehicle while the
person's ability to operate the vehicle is impaired
by a drug or alcohol. Driving under the influence
of alcohol or a drug is punishable under multiple
offences in the Criminal Code. The penalties
depend on the consequences caused by the
impaired driving.
4. Drug Evaluation
If a police officer has reasonable grounds that a
person is driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs, they can request the driver to submit to
an evaluation to determine whether or not the
driver is driving impaired. The Breathalyzer is a
common technique to collect a sample of breath
which helps identify if the driver is drunk.
5. DUI Penalties In Canada
It depends whether the accused has committed
the crime for the first, second or third time. The
minimum sentences are
● For a first offence, a $1000 fine and a 12-
month driving prohibition,
● For a second offence, 30 days of jail and a
24-month driving prohibition
● For a third or subsequent offence, 120 days
of jail and a 36-month driving prohibition
7. Talk To A Competent Driving
While Impaired (DWI) Defence
Lawyer Immediately.
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