With a keen interest in all elements of Canadian DUI law, we’re going to divert our usual attention from criminal law to focus on this unique element of civil law. That is, when can…
If Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) pull you over for a traffic stop, don’t be surprised when the officer requests a mandatory roadside alcohol breath test from you.
“To err is human; to forgive, divine,” but if you make errors of judgment when police arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, you’ll likely not receive…
How does one calculate the true costs of impaired driving in Canada? If you Google “What are the true costs of impaired driving in Canada?” you’ll be hard-pressed to find a definiti…
As we’ve repeatedly showcased in our Criminal Law Blog, the impacts of an impaired driving arrest and conviction can significantly disrupt one’s life.
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, Canadian police charged 3,339 motorists with driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs in 2022. Of this number, Ontario police were …
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released draft rulemaking that might require auto manufacturers to install advanced impaired driving prevent…
If you’ve been seeing red ribbons on car aerials on Toronto streets or have noticed them on people’s lapels and initially thought they might be poppies, you might think they’re cele…
If you get arrested for impaired driving in the Greater Toronto area, one of the first decisions you will need to make is whether to hire a lawyer to help you fight the charges.
While Canadian impaired driving laws are designed to penalize drivers for operating motor vehicles while drunk or high on drugs, the regulations can inadvertently punish a driver wh…
