RECENT CHANGES IN CANADA'S IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS

[@jimc9516]

great, now we have stricter punishment for drunk driving than for home invasions and attempted murder. looks like we're on the right track

[@bachelorsuite7066]

MABE could fix it. Mothers Against Break and Enters

[@stevelauda5435]

Canada has become the anus of the west.​@bachelorsuite7066

[@robertkerr4199]

@@philipmartin2919 ya.. I'm disabled because of a distracted driver. hit and run too which was never investigated by the RCMP.. ruined my life

[@YoucockgobblerytbYoudokidsupth]

Drunk driving first offense 10.000 dollar fine 10 years in jail when you get out you get no job no social programs. You starve to death.

[@meleymel]

​@@bachelorsuite7066bravo

[@owenmonaco7817]

Crack down on impaired diving because its dangerous, yet release violent criminals on the street hours after they've commited violent crimes. Makes sense....

[@fjkennedy]

The problem is violent criminals don’t have jobs, and must be released because keeping them in jail would cost us money. 💵 well now government sees impaired drivers as a cash 💰 🐄 cow. They’ve got money 💰 for fines, and that’s what government wants. $$$$$$$$

[@mkrchnak5269]

… yes, absolutely, no one should be “diving” while impaired. It’s most certainly very dangerous!

[@repatch43]

Stop with the strawman. One isn't related to the other. Impaired driving is a SCOURGE, I've known drunks, and you cannot fathom the number of excuses they make to drive, no matter how insanely wasted they are. These changes are good.

[@owenmonaco7817]

@fjkennedy if the politicians stopped embezzling our money, there would be plenty to lock up the criminals

[@owenmonaco7817]

@@mkrchnak5269 always one in the crowd.

[@Blt-rr2lm]

I was pulled over because I came out a liquor store on Sunday at 4:00pm. He followed me for three blocks. The reason? Because I just came out of a liquor store. No driving violations, just the liquor store. He said he knew I wasn’t impaired after talking to me, but still demanded me to blow. I blew 0.00. He and his supervisor told me they were mandated to make everyone whom they stopped to blow. ANY TRAFFIC STOP. Fascism in Canada is making a move.

[@ronrichter8098]

Same here

[@kyledup]

I had the same happen made me blow on the side of a highway and when it came back zero him and his partner gave each other a surprised look since when is it a crime to buy a case a beer on your way home from work and not treated like a criminal

[@Obesi-D]

What province?

[@Chris-du2hv]

It's bad enough that they are "required" to breathalyze everyone they pull over, but what's worse is the reason for stopping you in the first place. You came out of a liquor store? That hardly constitutes reasonable suspicion.

[@JamesMCrutchley]

I imagine this rule came into affect after a cop let a drunk driver through a checkpoint or after stopping a car/truck they let them go and then they were subsequently found to be intoxicated after a crash. That I could see would lead to dumb rules like this. Someone screwed up so badly that this happened. I have worked construction where ppl died and things like traffic control ended up with every single driver being read rules, regs, and vehicle tested before entering site. Some times 5 to 10 times a day for same truck. It got pretty tedious but was strickly enforced both by city and by companies involved. So yes ppl do have to mess up pretty badly for these sort of rules to exist.

[@SilkyJonson]

You can always count on the Canadian government to prioritize the illusion of safety over individual liberty.

[@joelgrosschmidt5507]

The liberal government

[@acreguy3156]

My friend is an OPP officer of 23 years and he says the number of accidents caused by texting FAR outweighs those of DUI.

[@zebatov]

That’s because when you’re DUI, you’re paying attention and trying to not crash, whereas when you’re texting, you’re not driving at all.

[@acreguy3156]

@@zebatov Excellent point!

[@2024hekyeah]

You know how many young ladies I have seen pull up beside me at a traffic stop while watching hair and make up tik tok videos on their phone mounted on the ac vent? It's unreal

[@acreguy3156]

@@2024hekyeah Good point! I'm not surprised. I believe that any hands-free use of cell phones is dangerous. Lawmakers probably thought that *talking* on a hands-free cell phone would be like talking to someone sitting in the car with you. I suppose that's valid. What they didn't think about was what you're talking about. Even at a traffic stop, you have to look around you and anticipate your next move. Kind of hard to do when you're watching TV. Thanks👍!

[@2501me]

I was thinking yesterday about a meme on FB ( probably an old one) “ don’t drink and drive because there are people out there texting and driving. If they hit you, you’ll get blamed”..or some to that effect

[@leonardhirtle3645]

The problem isn’t the laws. It’s the courts enforcement of the laws. Allowing dangerous criminals back on the streets hours after they appear in court is unacceptable.

[@eddietat95]

Nah, there are more than a few laws in the Criminal Code side of things that need to be totally overhauled, from tax laws to privacy laws to gun laws. But, yes, the courts have had their issues too.

[@highlightedcomment]

I never get bail, STFU Arty

[@meticulousperversions9064]

​@@eddietat95 finally someone with a little common sense - there is a pile of laws/policies that need major overhaul or sweet extinction the size of the Milky Way. And believe or not folks, those that have been in place for decades (example women doing less jail time then men for committing the same crimes) are not all JT's fault. He is responsible for a whole other pile of crap but make no mistake about it, he was given permission to do this. That's your Government that is doing that and I don't hear PP talking about any major overhauls about this and the many many other issues plaguing Canada pre Trudeau.

[@davidking1426]

Making suspicious comments about the Courts. What are you implying?? Seems like a fake account who might be dangerous and needs to be reported.

[@firstlast476]

are you on topic ?

[@OTOss8]

I really appreciate these videos. You're one of the only sources for knowledge about rights as a Canadian on KZbin. Cheers.

[@mikemurray4788]

Earned my sub this is great stuff.

[@UseYourIllusions78]

Prob is Even legal aid lawyers are Stars when it comes to New Canadians and the Law of Canada

[@whiskeytango9769]

The one that really concerns me is the cops coming to your door and demanding a breath sample. How would this, in any way, demonstrate how much you may have had while driving? I know now, that if I drive home [sober] and have a drink at home, and a cop knocks on my door...I will not answer.

[@briggsquantum]

Exactly. Don't go to the door, don't speak to them, do not appear visible to them through a window or make noise. Wait until they leave.

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

that's why cops involved in a accident and a death immediately leave the scene and drive home, andhave a drink. the test is not admissible and they know it..

[@fjkennedy]

The problem with not answering the door is (what if they bring in a SWAT team, and a battering ram).

[@mkrchnak5269]

@@fjkennedy…. So what’s the problem with that? Would you rather give up willingly for a a non crime?

[@joelmacdonald6994]

@@fjkennedyby the time they can get the warrant for that, the 2 hours has passed.

[@Mr.Doug-j8u]

In Canada, unless you are a police officer, you are guilty until proven innocent 🇨🇦

[@Jerry-d8w]

Absolutely !

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

or a politician, native, palestinian, colored person. Mostly white people are guilty.

[@Dan-qt7kq]

You mean the blue ego’d puffy chested arrogant arseholes…….those ones, yep, laws don’t mean anything to them.

[@davidking1426]

State thugs are always innocent even when guilty..just look at their crimes against society and citizens! ACAB.

[@IFS2023]

Or a liberal party member. Then you're innocent even after been proven guilty.

[@kenchorney2724]

Never answer your door when the cops show up, NEVER!

[@seventy18]

NEVER

[@quevicular]

You got that right. One is not required to make communication with these people whatsoever.

[@GeorgeFistoot]

Unless you are an illegal alien

[@ianmoodie6758]

Wonder if they are at the door to tell you your son or daughter is on life surport at the hospital and mintutes to live , who would feel bad not answering the door ?

[@quevicular]

@ianmoodie6758 then they would most likely make that type of statement. And then you could phone the hospital to confirm before opening the door

[@DisplacedCzech]

Keep this information coming. As a Canadian I feel more informed of my rights if I was an American citizen. We need more awareness Canadian laws and rights!

[@WormBurger]

Agreed!

[@owenmonaco7817]

You have no rights in canada. Don't think you do...

[@DisplacedCzech]

@@owenmonaco7817 seems that way doesn't it.

[@alanmunro5244]

What about people that have breathing difficulties have no rights big fines 90 day probation and Towing fees and impound fees 😢😢​@@owenmonaco7817

[@MF-rtard89]

​​@@DisplacedCzechno, not "seems that way", it LITERALLY is that way. Americans are citizens of a republic and have rights. You, my fellow Canadian, are a SUBJECT of the CROWN and have PRIVILEGES. Hurry up and learn.

[@JohnB-q8g]

I bartende a policemans ball and 90%of the cops left that night pissed with keys in there hand when i said that you shouldn't be driving i had my life threatened. By a cop so i shut the bar down.

[@tomfournier4941]

That's the police for you. Arrogant, don't think the law should apply to them, they often enforce their personal opinion or preference as if it's the law and they lie and back each other up like an organized crime syndicate. I had a conversation with a guy who was a friend of a cop who drove drunk all the time. He said his friend the cop would flash his headlights a certain way when approaching a police checkpoint and drunk and they'd just wave him through.

[@2_Bike_is_Life]

I was a designated driver at a RCMP ball and was waiting outside for 2 members to take them home. Cops outside told me to leave my car/keys and walk home in the middle of winter. Wouldn't even let me go in and tell the members I was being told to leave without them. No reason other than I was a civilian hanging around other cops.

[@tomfournier4941]

@2_Bike_is_Life If your not a cop then your a lesser person. Civilians have no business being too familiar with the police who are gods after all. We are supposed to worship them, not hang out with them. It seems that's the attitude police often display about "civilians".

[@glenryan6569]

They used to call their badge a Metro pass.

[@firstlast476]

​@@2_Bike_is_Life huh? explain this better. told you to leave your keys and car ???

[@Trev-ds3gu]

Are laws are screwed here. I had this happen to me. I was pulled over by Port Moody police for no reason and forced to take a road side test. Of course I blew 0. I told them that they were idiots and I left. Are rights have been completely stripped away from us here. It’s truly disgusting what Canada has become!

[@lampseven4894]

So you got pulled over, checked for impaired driving, found to be sober, then allowed to carry on your way. Wow. What tyrants 😢😂 can you hear yourself?

[@cartermccool6233]

@@lampseven4894 no there’s no reason to waste peoples time like that if ur on the side of the courts and government with this one you are purely stupid sir this is very much so government overreach and if you can’t see that I don’t think glasses could even help ya

[@Trev-ds3gu]

@ did you not see what I wrote! You are apparently a communist then.

[@jackbannock3458]

​@lampseven4894 how do the cops boots taste. You.must really like to like them

[@firstlast476]

​@lampseven4894 is your time not worth anything ? it's the only commodity you can never get back.

[@zzing]

Any changes to the criminal code should go through a mandatory review for whether anything obviously violates our rights. A kind of constitutionality check.

[@pierrealexguev]

In this case, we don't need a judicial review to know that it's highly againt the constitution.

[@vimvigour3327]

Joke's on us because we don't have any rights.

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

Nice try, but Canada doesn't even have a "Stand your ground" defense even in your own home. It's going to be a long, hard road to even slow down the move to the govt. and cops in control. aint' gonna happen in my lifetime.

[@losvikingos6767]

No good ideas allowed

[@cellphone7223]

Rights? What rights?......😂

[@Lyvwr]

Up to two hours after you’re home…..NEVER ANSWER THE DOOR FOR THE COPS UNLESS THEY HAVE A WARRANT!

[@misterpricer]

apparently our charter means nothing now. We have turned into a police state on anyone who does not have money. Politicians have no consequences for their actions.

[@jiml9856]

The charter isn't here to make it easier for alcoholic chuds to drink and drive, Genius.

[@WaterWalker16]

Police state because we don't want people drinking and driving? I think you're rational is skewed.

[@misterpricer]

@@WaterWalker16 I can understand that you would assume that i was only referring to drinking and driving because it is a video regarding changes to the drinking and driving act but, there is one point in the video where the police can enter your house 2hrs after you are at home and demand a sample. I do think that this oversteps there boundaries.

[@Jerry-d8w]

That 2 hour thing is unconstitutional and needs to be struck down..

[@tct9mm151]

@@WaterWalker16 I haven't drank a drop of booze in over 35 years and if I get pulled into a "guilty until proven innocent" check stop I HAVE to (by law) provide a sample because these libs have eroded our rights and it's people like you that condone this BS? GFY!!

[@CasperYykes]

So the courts can arbitrarily charge you, drain your bank account, and financially ruin you, and we are ok with this? If you're found innocent, then the onus should be on the courts to repay you and compensate you for your time.

[@rogerw-interested]

consequences without convictions

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

Kruse is the ONLY CANADIAN Lawyer worth listening to, but he only has 30,000 subs, and THAT is why so many Canadians do not even know, let alone understand their rights as a Canadian citizen...Kruse should have a couple million on here by now.

[@justsomeguy6474]

In April 2018, Alberta lowered the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%.

[@rogerthehomunculus4988]

I'm all about road safety, not drinking and then driving, but these changes to the law seem severe to me. These changes already seem unjustified with your points. Are the new laws so severe on purpose, so that they will be challenged then negotiated until a satisfying compromise is reached? I'm genuinely asking.

[@muddysidedown]

While I'm not a lawyer, lawmakers often seek flexibility in negotiating penalties during court proceedings. Recognizing the grave dangers of impaired driving is essential, yet many individuals continue to engage in this behaviour. Addressing this issue constructively could lead to better policy and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents. It seems that our efforts to educate young people about the risks of impaired driving haven't been as effective as we’d hoped. So, what alternative strategies can we explore to drive this crucial message home?

[@coltguy32]

All changes made under Trudope's watch. Shocking!

[@lynngalibois1937]

Minority government, all changes require NDP and Conservatives to back them as well to pass...and all the changes to and with law enforcement start at the RCMP analytics and suggestions...

[@mateoromeo7032]

Ride checks(checkpoints) should be banned outright.

[@zebatov]

Section 9 says they’re illegal, but they do them anyway.

[@BeeRich33]

So I can go to the LCBO, pick something up, come home, have a drink, and I'm going to jail? WTF is that? How do I prove anything?

[@Jigger2361]

"Paperz! Paperz! Ver are your paperz!"

[@robertlewis1965]

JAWHOL MEIN HERR STANDARTENFUERER !

[@davidmacphee3549]

I cannot show you my papers. You have cut off both of my hands...

[@robertlewis1965]

@@davidmacphee3549 I've got several Cheech and Chong LPs ! SIGN ze papers OLD MAN !

[@stevegeorge9681]

Thank for the information, I've always had trouble with our legal system, and these videos really help me understand our many legal flaws, and few advantages.

[@Ros-co]

People don't realize when a cop pulls you over your charter is immediately gone meaning you are guilty until proven innocent.

[@marcdanieltheriault3955]

Sad but true

[@touzj316]

Driving is a privilege, that's how they get around the charter. They always have a way.

[@marcdanieltheriault3955]

@@touzj316very true but what is forgotten with some of these overreaching amendments to the impaired driving laws IS THAT IS MY BUSINESS TO DRINK AS MUCH AS I WANT AFTER I AM DONE DRIVING AND AM IN MY HOUSE WHICH IS NO DANGER OR THREAT TO ANYONES SAFETY ON THE ROADS!!!!!!!!

[@mikehunt4797]

It's all about "how" you talk to them really.

[@dspears666]

Not true but you’ll keep on repeating this false narrative

[@davidmacphee3549]

This charge even if innocent can destroy your life

[@melaninbotswana2474]

People don't know how much. Just having a charge is damaging no one ever come to you and say. Sorry for damaging your reputation pay you back your lawyer fees or replace your lost job it's all on you what kind of justice is that what if you don't have money to lawyer up most likely found guilty. Putting people on hand cuffs is bread and butter never experienced such a thing where I come from cuffs are regarded as something degrading and specifically only meant for criminals in Canada it's dished out like it's nothing.

[@douglasnewman4163]

SHARED!! Please share this important post as widely as possible, folks!

[@christianworthinton8000]

It's all about Revenue.🤔

[@tundrusphoto4312]

How many of these changes have been challenged under the Charter? Are any of these changes under appeal? Demanding a breath sample in my home sounds like a Charter loser to me.

[@jonray5899]

Thc in the blood is easy to beat. No telling when it was consumed. Charge won't stick

[@JoeThornFreedom]

THC levels in the bloodstream do not dictate impairment, especially considering how long THC last in the bloodstream.

[@4xhoser]

Thank you for this, I didn’t know and our news does nothing now 🇨🇦

[@painterboy454]

I was stopped at an OPP Ride roadblock crossing the Long Sault bridge into Québec last weekend just before 2am. They asked where I was coming from and I stated I was coming from church in Ottawa. Instantly waved on, free to go!!

[@zebatov]

“I don’t answer questions. Am I detained or under arrest? Bye.”

[@painterboy454]

@zebatov, so instead of answering questions you ask questions.

[@zebatov]

That’s correct. They’re rhetorical, because check stops are unconstitutional and you are neither detained nor under arrest. It’s asserting to them that you know your rights.

[@painterboy454]

@@zebatov, you have a spirit of Rebellion.

[@michaelmenkesOZSKIB]

I am counsel on a constitutional challenge to these laws which has been ongoing for 5 years. The most important element, which a judge has now ruled to be unconstitutional, is a provision where the police can take a breath sample more than 2 hours after driving and the law provides a mandatory calculation of that number into the time of offence. This provision applies whether they are 1 hour or 11 hours late in obtaining the breath test. You can be 2 hours home from driving after a minor driving incident, enjoy some wine with your meal, and police can knock on your door, demand the breath, and the law concludes this was your level of impairment when driving. AMA.

[@cartermccool6233]

Like 7 different hit and run deaths in peg alone this year and they haven’t found 1 of the drivers yet this happens year after year and they think they will be able to track down a hit and run suspect in 2 hours like f**k right off get real

[@ryanharding9611]

I'm not an expert on this subject but it seems to me that if you don't drink and drive you don't have to worry about any of this.

[@Idgafmf007]

I guess you missed the part about being charged even up to two hours after you get home

[@ryanharding9611]

@Idgafmf007 nope heard that part too

[@platec4798]

I had a Calgary cop accuse me of not blowing into the machine properly. I had not had any drinks at all. He threatened to charge me with failure to blow. It’s total BS. I don’t drink and drive as I need my DL for work. You cant trust many of the cops on the road these days.

[@geverniveup]

My wife is Canadian and i've been living here for 5 years. Love this country and the people in it. These laws are absolutely insane. Who makes this stuff up? And whoever it is has guaranteed driven while impaired under the rule set they themselves create

[@bolisticbee]

This is all due to Marijuana being legal. Also, dont be surprised if a cop does a roadside breath demand even if you were stopped for an HTA offense. This "no reasonable suspicion" had gone out of hand.

[@TroubleClef92]

You should look up "Mandatory Alcohol Screening", or M.A.S.

[@bolisticbee]

​@TroubleClef92 - yeah, unfortunately, I'm aware of that new draconian practice.....

[@erics423]

glad i stopped drinking in 2000. not a drop since then

[@RalphRutherford-l3e]

Thanks for show, really appreciate the knowledge no one else is talking about

[@DanielBalofsky]

"Reverse onus" situations are common in a type of state whose name is elusive for the moment... what could it possibly be?

[@hosmerhomeboy]

Man, so during covid I ran out of money and was ordered to stay home for a few weeks. I was at the point where I couldn't make mortgage, and wasn't allowed anywhere at work here due to snitches. So I took a job on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. It was bigger than I expected. My insurance on my truck/ trailer were nearly expired but I spent the money on gas and food to get to the job. Should've been able to finish it and come home in time, but it was larger than I was lead to expect. So, on my way home, I got pulled over because my insurance had expired a couple days prior. The red light cameras apparently run every license every time. Cop was dispatched to pull me over by his computer. That's a 10k fine in alberta, and a mandatory court appearance! FOR A FIRST OFFENSE!!!! the same fine in my home province? Like 400$.

[@joshual7671]

Do you have to answer the door if they come knocking hours after you were driving?

[@dannibarber5793]

You never need too answer unless they have a search warrant

[@tinabarrette963]

No

[@Rodbearer]

There are plenty of drivers on the the road that should have their licenses revoked and they are stone sober. The problem with DUI laws is they set one bar for everyone. Blood alcohol content. Not everyone reacts the same way. If you want to make it fair they should be testing reaction time. There are so called impaired drivers out there with better reaction times than some who are sober. And there is such a thing as taking things too far which is the territory we are currently in. I think first time offenders should be subject to a fine. Habitual multi time offenders should do jail time. Also not all of the population lives in large urban centers with enty of other means of public transportation. This means when someone looses their license it could also mean losing their livelihood which is taking it too far. DUI is a situation where you can be arrested, convicted, financially penalized and thrown in jail to do time without actually having harmed a single soul. That seems a little unfair.

[@zebatov]

No victim, no jail.

[@briggsquantum]

And after all the heavy-handed jackbooted cops have gone silent, happy that they have delayed us going about our lawful business with no display of probably cause, 70% of traffic fatalities are caused by sober drivers. And that statistic is relatively common amongst western nations. There is no test to determine stupidity at the wheel, or anger, or impetuousness, or bloody-mindedness, or inattention, but those who cause fatal accidents while sober will more than likely sleep in their own beds that night.

[@zebatov]

Another statistic they’d never want to admit to is how many drunk drivers get home fine.

[@EddieVeith-ud6dv]

We need to change the laws for treason.

[@dspears666]

Exactly. Lock those truckers up!

[@zebatov]

🤦🏼‍♂️ ^

[@ShawnHCorey]

If the police can charge for DWI for 2 hours after you got home, how can they prove you were not drinking at home during those 2 hours? You can get as drunk as you like in your home.

[@firstbluedragon]

Guilty till proven innocent, its reverse onus thanks to the folks at MADD who will willingly trample all over your rights because they had some bad luck in their lives. Screw everyone else

[@stevewright4576]

Remember you do not have to open the door to police unless they have a search warrant. You do not have to speak to them in any way, even through the door.

[@jtmachete]

Don't answer the door

[@losvikingos6767]

DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE VOLUNTARILY. EVER!!!!! Don’t even answer the door. If you somehow end up in custody. STFU IMMEDIATELY AND CALL A LAWYER. NOTHING you say can be used to help you in court. NOTHING. EVERYTHING you say CAN be used against you. Remember that. DO NOT SPEAK TO POLICE VOLUNTARILY EVER

[@marcdanieltheriault3955]

@@jtmacheteBINGO👌👍🍺

[@touzj316]

If you're home for 2 hours after driving, that gives a sober driver enough time to get drunk on a Friday night after driving, so how is that fair? That's just stupid. That's just a way for them to go around the burden of proof, a totally innocent person can now be charged with impaired driving.

[@zebatov]

Fuck I can get drunk in four minutes.

[@tylerp5839]

Dude I fired up the grill last Friday and crushed two tallc ans before it even got warm

[@flatroc1]

My brother is getting very tired of our system. He's a very laid back, slow speaking dude, he doesn't drink or smoke but is constantly being asked to blow during road stops.

[@martinlebreton6391]

They make you blow no matter what. Its standard policy now. They got nothing better to do apparently

[@Shimstock74]

Regarding THC in the blood, the metabolites stay in your system for a month and a half. Have they gotten with the times and started using a swab test? That shows use in the last 24 hours or so. That would be much more appropriate than considering someone impaired when they smoked a joint last month on vacation.

[@darinhannay1324]

Sk if the cops show up at your house and ask you to provide a breath analyzer.... do you even have to open your door?

[@tinabarrette963]

Nope. Don’t open door.

[@tuckersdadnb]

None of this applies to Cops with dui's or habitual drunk drivers.

[@MCMupple]

Based on what?

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

As well as the whole breath sample thing. If a person does attempt to provide a breath sample and they can't do it, they should be allowed to do a blood sample. No way my dad would be able to provide enough air for one.

[@DG-mi7yf]

In sask they just pull you over if they don’t like the way you look and make you swab and blow. I failed 12 hours after smoking. Didn’t commit a traffic offence.. clearly was sober. DUI on my record now. Feel violated

[@douglasnewman4163]

Thank you for this!!

[@CerpinTaxt-mw1zx]

Excellent, I chose not to drink over 10 years ago!

[@WheelsD420]

Hope you don't use alcoholic mouth wash as it is the same as drinking.

[@CerpinTaxt-mw1zx]

@@WheelsD420 I don't use mouthwash either. Numerous peer reviewed papers have established that mouthwash does more harm than good.

[@HoracetheSkyGod]

It also makes foreigners visiting Canada inadmissible if they have a previous DWI.

[@crazypolite]

Always has. And it's a stupid law. Any country that considers a DUI grounds to prevent admission for tourists is a joke

[@HoracetheSkyGod]

@ kind of. It’s not really enforced. Any crime that carries a maximum possible sentence of 10 years or more, you cannot be deemed rehabilitated.

[@davek1943]

@@crazypolite also doesnt apply to most countries that dont have a such thing as dui - instead it's "if you drink drive slowly"

[@barricade4617]

Are you saying that if someone has been home after drinking for more than two hours, the police can not make a demand for alcohol test?

[@wallymcguire2033]

Yes. If you've been home for 2 hrs and have been drinking anything, you will get charged for your current BAC level. Crazy but true. Government always finds a way for them to win.

[@tinabarrette963]

Cops showed up at house hours after husband came home. He was drinking at home when cops came and accused him of drink driving💁🏼‍♀️

[@tinabarrette963]

Don’t answer door.

[@davidhay5113]

Too bad that today's cops have lost the concept of discretion.

[@nickpelentsov9229]

Have a glass of wine, under...see how far u get...COPPERS RUIN LIVES...BE CAREFUL WHAT U ACKNOWLEDGE

[@Oxatolla]

We have a bunch of poorly trained, small female, woke DEI hired cops now.

[@MCMupple]

There is no discretion when you kill your buddy because you’re slammed.

[@markwilliams3994]

That’s a blanket statement. Not ALL police have no discretion or sense.

[@Larry-ro7vj]

Welcome to Australia , and it's only .05 here

[@Delux-HooverMax-model]

Impaired driving is not a victimless crime. The penalties should be stiff in order to deter those that drive drunk on the same road as you… your kid(s)… your loved ones. Imagine losing your loved one due to someone else’s selfish act of drinking and driving. Good video, thanks

[@dennisdodds2879]

It’s like you can’t drink and drive at all anymore.

[@JustinTurnerman]

😄 🤣

[@CbassPlaysGames]

The part about deporting people... God I wish that were the case. Point in case look up the clown who was found to be under the influence, killed a mother and her child as a result then fled back to India with zero justice faced. Canada is too much of a push over to India to start actually enforcing laws.

[@dspears666]

If he fled back to India then it’s a self deportation and you got your wish. What are you complaining about?

[@zebatov]

Exactly. Saw a video where two Chinese were in a vehicle together in Washington, driver was drunk and crashed, killed the passenger, then fled back to China, and people were mad that the person “got away”. No Americans were injured. Let China sort it out. Why pay for the person to stay in US prison?

[@jamesklassen5285]

@@dspears666 He should`ve been deported after serving decades for vehicular manslaughter. Mfer got off scott free for murder. That`s what I am angry about.

[@dspears666]

@ Your excessive drinking is making you angry.

[@WayneChechotko]

I’ve seen drugs and alcohol absolutely destroy so many friends and family.

[@neseirf70]

Quick story for you since you mentioned old ladies. Back in the 90's my elderly mother, a devote catholic, was driving 3 elderly nuns (wearing their habits of course) somewhere and came across a RIDE program. The officer looked in the window and said wit a big smile on his face 'Been drinking ladies? Okay, on your way' without even waiting for an answer. One of the nuns who I believe was 90 or very close to it said 'Wait! I want to try the breathalyzer thing!' He laughed but she insisted and he let her do it! She passed and they all had a good laugh and they went on there way. Probably couldn't happen now, there would be videos posted everywhere of it but my mom had great story about it! 😁 Thanks for doing these, very appreciated!

[@MrJdebest]

The easiest way to deal with impaired driving is to take an Uber. You won't have to know any of the drinking driving laws or have to spend thousands of dollars on a lawyer or lose your job.

[@lloydbylsma28]

The problem is that they can charge you with impaired driving, without you ever being in a vehicle, stopped or driving. Cue all the dirty cops that think this is a great idea. You used an uber or taxi, good for you, I applaud you. The cop says "I think he was driving." Now you have to go to court and prove that you weren't. Thats not innocent until proven guilty. Thats why these laws are so scary.

[@dspears666]

@@lloydbylsma28Pretty easy to prove your innocence if you took an Uber.

[@zebatov]

Cops get to go home at the end of the day and leave you with a ton of stressful shit to deal with. That’s not alright.

[@MrJdebest]

@zebatov Seriously, the only time the average working stiff deals with the police is when you are driving a vehicle. Driving home drunk is a crime. Taking an Uber home (regardless of cost) eliminates the stress of having to deal with the police or to even know all the legalities of drinking and driving. Peace of mind thing.

[@MrJdebest]

@@lloydbylsma28 Dealing with corrupt cops would be extremely stressful. That's a whole other thing. Drinking and taking an Uber removes all stress. Build the cost into your budget.

[@bennettmusiccollective3218]

A couple of those have us vaguely snelling like ‘70’s USSR.

[@barrygouthro6315]

Money grab ..

[@mackenzie9865]

Good, clear video. I like it. Thx ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@KHKH-os6kt]

Yeah I told a cop " remember, you still have to drive home and alot can happen". By the way that is not a threat.

[@TheRealPhilBelk]

So it is still worse to refuse to give a sample? Or about the same?

[@NeilRamsay-q4z]

If you watch videos in the states they have people that have dozens of DUIs… I’m glad Canada is getting tougher on this. Easy solution, don’t drink and drive. Call a taxi, or Uber.

[@dalekidd420]

DUI is the low hanging fruit of the law enforcement world. Canadian police clearance rates on major crimes are in the toilet, and minor crime clearance rates are even WORSE (if they even actually get investigated), so they have to have SOMETHING they can get a bunch of convictions for in order to make themselves look effective enough at at least ONE thing that the taxpayers don't revolt and demand defunding them.

[@davidking1426]

Interesting point. However, their ballooning budgets and 'mock crime/false charges/arrests' are increasing day by day.

[@tedmccauley9319]

We never charged anyone that blew under .1 unless there an injury accident. The procedures in law heavily favored the accused/suspect, it made for lots of work for lawyers. Our neighbours to the south removed your ability to talk to a lawyer before you blow, the law says you have to provide a sample so lets go., some states replaced it under State law, others did not. In Alberta we no longer use Criminal impaired charges so there is a big change. We now use Provincial Law which has been streamlined to some extent.

[@bryanhalstead]

Canada doesn't deport criminals, obviously.

[@EKAdventures51]

And america elects a felon for president 😂

[@williambabe3032]

Canada does deport criminals so long as they do not have citizenship.

[@Bull3tBikes]

My maternal grandfather was killed on his Harley Davidson on Vancouver island, on the stretch of road coming out of port Alberni, he was struck off the road on the side that had a sheer rock cliff. I never got to meet him so this would’ve been about 1998 or so, they never caught the guy but it was suspected to be a drunk driver. (They could see the fresh tire tracks)

[@arronhopsburg8532]

The presumption of innocence until guilt is proven is out the window. So much for living in a free society.

[@wendiplays]

Unless charging you with said DUI would result in deportation, in which case, they drop the charges.

[@lawdawg1942]

If you have had a beverage and just got home. Don't answer your door. Have a nap. Im assuming they would have to be in contact with you to demand a sample.

[@trepaning]

Always good info. I have never had a breathalyzer, so i ask: is there a disposable mouthpiece used for each test? Is that mouthpiece in any way associated with the person who did the test? I ask because since anyone can be required to take such a test, it seems a great way to build a DNA database.

[@dannibarber5793]

Or catch harpies,tb,aids covid etc

[@chrisorchard8473]

Mike, my question is this : Why do those who kill/harm others in vehicles, appear to get less jail time then if they hurt someone with a weapon?

[@normjohnson4629]

Difference between being negligent and unintentionally causing harm and purposely intending to cause harm.

[@chrisorchard8473]

@@normjohnson4629 Good answer thanks

[@zebatov]

Although, some places are now considering drunk driving fatalities murder.

[@glenf4115]

Shouldn't be but it is. Locally a person was texting and speeding/passing on rural side roads - over 2x the speed limit. They had dashcam footage showing the careless acts. She ran over a young girl at a crosswalk and was out of jail in 8 months.

[@michelfroggy56]

Since DUI is regulated at the provincial level and your video states Canada's impaired driving laws, these changes are applicable in all provinces and territories?

[@gillesv3068]

Are roadside test mandatory in BC?

[@colind7678]

Yes

[@dianneperry8260]

As an ER Nurse for many years, if you want to drink, just don’t drive and you don’t have to worry about any of this.

[@WheelsD420]

Saskatchewan has zero tolerance, any thc or alcohol is a life suspension from driving. Drinking or smoking a day after driving can also get a life ban, and they can come into your residence at any time to check.

[@dspears666]

Lol. Funny story bro

[@augustinep6193]

Good video. Thanks.

[@rogerw-interested]

canada-consequences without convictions. lose car and license immediately

[@JamesMCrutchley]

Why do the courts allow anything above zero? What was the Canadian gov thinking when they drafted existing legislation?

[@davidgrant2725]

here in B.C there are no criminal penalties as they are money hungry. its 0.5 here in B.C. and since you can not challenge it there are no criminal penalties. It does not fall under ccc

[@twistedstrength.]

@3:17, you used a word I have never heard before that sounded like "penalipy" and I could not find any definition on google despite spelling with different phonetics and emphasizing potential court slang. What word did you actually use and what is it's definition? Thank you.

[@andrewinniss5463]

panoply

[@twistedstrength.]

@@andrewinniss5463thank you. 🙏

[@jamesmiller6637]

Panoply is all-encompassing and broad in scope, from the Latin "pan," which means "panoramic view." I never made it past grade 9 in high school in 1963; however, we were required to take Latin, and it has been a valuable tool in navigating our English language.

[@Granpire]

He did mistakenly add an extra syllable there, it's "Panoply" not "Panalopy"

[@jtpersaud8019]

Don't drink and drive! It is definitely not worth it! Call a taxi, ride share public transit etc!

[@zebatov]

You’ve never been downtown Calgary after hours in -40 weather, eh? No transit and cabs ring busy. They’re asking for it.

[@bodgitscarper5353]

Question: so not innocent until proven guilty anymore

[@thomasf-y5w]

Ive had 6 DUI and lost my license for 10 years on my last time and I haven't renewed because its expensive and I need to be probationary for 2 years. ALL my time served was total under 2 years and few fines really. All by the way were when I was under 35 yr old but I still drive today its been over 12 years but I don't drink anymore. Never had an accident or tickets for anything just spot checks after work as we always had a few beers when done work. I think the laws should be stricter and fines higher. I have to drive to live and support my wife who is ill if I get caught its a fine I asked a cop so hopefully that day wont come Im 66 now and am super careful thanks to GOD in my life.

[@donofon1014]

Are the words Canada and Canadian being used for Ontario ? I thought there were provincial driving laws .. not federal.

[@douglasnewman4163]

This is ABSOLUTELY TYRANNICAL!! All of these "laws" NEED to be REPEALED ASAP!

[@brentambrose7036]

Thanks for the valuable info , I havent consumed for effect in 20 some odd years but recently my Dr has suggested I try CBD pills for sleep ( boy do they work) so if I take one on a Tuesday night and and I run into a ride on Friday I know that will be in my blood so how would I defend that knowing I'm NOT IMPAIRED ???

[@marcb2120]

Is there a difference between refusing and unable to provide a sample?

[@mariamistfire5482]

Refusing gets you 90 day impound and fines in manitoba. If you want proof I have the paperwork.

[@dspears666]

@@mariamistfire5482You refused because you were guilty. You have a problem.

[@zebatov]

That’s not how that works. I wouldn’t do anything for the cops I didn’t have to, even if I were innocent.

[@samcook3909]

What is the number of the charges after 2 hours of being home bill c46? i think

[@MoonbeameSmith]

Where am I if I request to see them put a new "straw" in the device so that I know it is new/clean?