The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has not made a final decision about the use of roadside drug testing equipment in order to identify drivers who are under the influence of drugs. A federally approved instrument known as the Dräger DrugTest 5000 is able to successfully test if there is cocaine pr...

Table of Contents1 Tests for Blood Alcohol Concentration1.1 Breathalyzer1.2 Blood Test1.3 Urine Test1.4 Hair tests Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a standard measurement used to describe how drunk a person may be. Different percentages of alcohol in the blood lead to different levels of mental ...

Table of Contents1 Will a DUI affect my auto insurance?2 How would my insurance company discover that I have a DUI?3 Will my insurance company find out about a DUI from the list on the police force’s website?4 If my insurance company does know about my DUI, how do I regain trust and lower my [&hel...

Table of Contents1 Is impaired driving a serious offense in Canada?1.1 Required Fines and Jail Time:1.2 Required Driving Restrictions:1.3 Driving Suspensions and Sanctions by Province:2 The Definition of Impaired Driving in Canada Many Canadians — and people all over the world, frankly —...

Table of Contents1 The List of Blood Alcohol Content Tests2 The Balance Test3 The Breathalyzer Test4 The Blood Test5 The Urine Test6 The Hair Test Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) refers to the percent of alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) in a person’s bloodstream. A BAC of .10% means that a...

Since the legalization of marijuana in Canada, questions have emerged regarding its safety as a controlled substance. And along with an entirely new set of rules and legal framework comes the most pressing question of all: driving and the operation of machinery while intoxicated. As the Federal Gove...