Police Power to Compel Breathalyzer Tests Questioned

The validity of a new law in effect across Canada which allows police to conduct a breathalyzer test on any motorist at any time is now being called into question….

Hamilton, Ontario Reports Increased Number of Impaired Drivers Over Holiday Season

Police in Hamilton, Ontario warn the number of impaired drivers they have encountered over this past holiday season has risen compared to the same timeframe last year. An article detailing…

Tough New Penalties for Impaired Drivers in Effect

In an attempt to make the roads safer for all drivers, a more-stringent set of penalties for drunk driving have recently gone into effect across Canada. An article on the…

MADD Canada: Education Crucial to Stop Impaired Driving

In a recent article, officials from Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada stated efforts to reduce impaired driving in Canada will require a combination of legislation, enforcement and education. Police in…

Two Hamilton Men Face Drunk-Driving Charges

Two Hamilton men are facing drunk-driving charges after a car accident in Burlington. The driver and his passenger are accused of switching seats and fleeing the scene after the accident….

24,129 Vehicles Investigated in Mississauga During 2017 RIDE Campaign

The numbers are in from the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign, which took place between Nov. 24, 2017 and Jan. 2, 2018. Nearly 400 drunk drivers were stopped in…

Ontario Drivers Rewarded for Driving Sober

Safe driving Canadians in Ontario will be rewarded for driving sober during the holiday season. Ontario’s holiday R.I.D.E. program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) just kicked off, aiming at making the…

Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Car Accident on Highway 48

Drinking and driving is one of the leading causes of death on roads in Canada. Each day approximately 4 people are killed in crashes involving an intoxicated driver. In a…

Over 400 Drunk Drivers Were Caught During the Holiday RIDE Campaign In Mississauga and Brampton

Peel Regional Police caught over 400 drinking drivers this holiday season on random spot checks, which is a 23% drop compared to the previous year. But, police estimate that they…

Drunk Driving Is Already Up This Holiday Season In Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Police launched its 11th annual Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) campaign last weekend, but unfortunately, the campaign is not headed in the direction many had hoped. Last…