The impaired driving provisions prohibit the operation of a conveyance while the person's ability is impaired by drug or alcohol or by a combination of both (Section 320.14 of the Criminal Code). As of December 2018, a conveyance means a "motor vehicle, a vessel, an...
Driving Offences
Getting back on track after a stunt driving offence
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | May 5, 2020 | Driving Offences
In recent weeks, there have been far fewer vehicles on streets and highways across Ontario. Some drivers see these open roads as an opportunity to engage in some dangerous driving.Because of this, police are cracking down on dangerous driving behaviours, including...
Les nouvelles accusations de conduire avec les facultés affaiblies (par la drogues)
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Apr 15, 2020 | Driving Offences
Lorsque le gouvernement libéral a décidé de légaliser la marijuana, le gouvernement a aussi clairement indiqué qu'il apporterait également des modifications aux lois sur la conduite avec facultés affaiblies par la...
Right to counsel when arrested and what that means for the police
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Mar 13, 2020 | Driving Offences
You are arrested (perhaps for an impaired driving charge) and in police custody, asking to speak to counsel of your choice. Police contact this lawyer who does not pick up the phone. Police then ask you if you wish to speak to duty counsel. Is there any problem with...
The New Impaired by Drug Driving Offences
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Feb 10, 2020 | Driving Offences
When the Liberal government decided to move toward the legalization of marijuana, it made clear that it would also be making changes to Canada's impaired by drug driving laws. Those change came into effect on October 17, 2018. The most significant changes fall into...
When may I use my mobile phone while behind the wheel?
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Sep 19, 2019 | Driving Offences
While not every safe driving measure can prevent a car collision, they do reduce the likelihood of a collision. Distracted driving laws and tougher impaired driving laws are meant to curb drivers from actions that may potentially harm themselves, other drivers,...
Summer Road Trips and Cannabis
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | May 22, 2019 | Driving Offences
This year marks the first summer it will be legal to smoke cannabis in Canada. The substance become legal just after the start of fall in 2018, when it had its supporters and naysayers. The government, as well as many other organizations - from healthcare...
Conduite inattentive
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Apr 19, 2019 | Driving Offences
La conduite inattentive est devenue une épidémie nationale. Les lois ontariennes sur la conduite inattentive sont plus sévères que jamais et il est important que les conducteurs prennent au sérieux les conséquences...
Think a distracted driving offence is no big deal? Think again.
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Mar 11, 2019 | Driving Offences
Driving while distracted has become a national epidemic. However, just because it is common doesn't mean it is safe. And it also doesn't make it okay in the eyes of the law.In fact, distracted driving laws in Ontario are harsher than ever now, and it is crucial for...
Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
On behalf of Bayne Sellar Ertel Carter | Feb 6, 2019 | Driving Offences
It can be an offence to leave the scene of an accident in certain circumstances. If you are driving a car, a boat or even flying an airplane and get into an accident with another person or vehicle you have a responsibility to remain at the scene and provide...
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