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Manitoba proposes law to close loophole for impaired drivers – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to restrict appeal rights for impaired driving charges. “Public safety is our government’s main priority and that is why we are protecting Manitobans by closing the loophole that would allow impaired …

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Impaired driving prevention program gives Manitoba youth ‘a realistic look’ – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An impaired driving prevention program is making the rounds in Manitoba schools. “Young people are at increased risk for impaired driving,” Mothers Against Drink Driving (MADD) said, adding car crashes are the top reason Canadian kids die. It said, “alcohol, cannabis and/or …

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Proving criminal negligence a difficult challenge in impaired case, Winnipeg lawyer says – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg defence lawyer says it’ll likely be a tough road ahead for the parents of a woman killed by a drunk driver as they navigate the courts in pursuit of justice. Jordyn Reimer, 24, was killed two years ago in a Transcona crash, and while the driver, Tyler Goodman, …

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25-year-old charged with impaired driving after collision with baby in the vehicle

A 25-year-old woman from Cambridge, Ont., has been charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) highway on Saturday night. OPP’s Highway Safety Division posted on social media saying the crash happened on the QEW at Evans Avenue in Toronto. Officials confirmed the crash …

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Impaired man re-arrested after driving to station to complain about 1st arrest: police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An impaired man drove to a police station to complain about an earlier arrest, only to be arrested again for impaired driving, police in Durham Region say. Durham Regional Police said that early Tuesday, officers responded to a call about an intoxicated …

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High-speed collision involving Winnipeg ambulance leads to impaired driving charges – Winnipeg

Winnipeg police say a high-speed collision involving a 19-year-old driver and an ambulance has led to impaired driving charges. On Saturday, at 4 a.m. police say a Toyato Matrix being driven by the teen was operating at a high rate of speed northbound on Plessis Road approaching Regent Avenue West. …

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Driver arrested for impaired after attending court for impaired driving offence: OPP

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario driver was arrested for impaired driving after she had earlier attended court to face a previous impaired driving offence, police say. Ontario Provincial Police said that on Thursday at around 3:25 p.m., Orillia OPP officers were on patrol in the …

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Halifax bus driver goes into ditch, charged with impaired driving: police – Halifax

By Rebecca Lau Global News Posted February 2, 2024 11:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police say a Halifax Transit bus operator has been charged with impaired driving after a bus crashed into a ditch Thursday night. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) responded at …

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‘It’s a life sentence’: Ontario Festive RIDE campaign targets rise in impaired driving

As Ontarians start gathering with loved ones for the holidays, police authorities are back with an annual plea. “If you drink, don’t drive. If you drive, don’t drink. It’s very simple,” said Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of OPP’s Highway Safety Division on Thursday. Simple, yet all too often ignored. The consequences …

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