Behaviours
Drugs and Medication
Driving while impaired by drugs or medication is an increasingly worrisome phenomenon. All these substances affect the brain and are incompatible with driving an automobile. Police officers are now trained to detect them.
What the Law Says
Driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication is a dangerous behaviour that is severely punished under the Criminal Code and the Highway Safety Code.
Penalties and Costs for Impaired Driving
If you drive while impaired, you could be subject to stiff penalties under the Highway Safety Code and the Criminal Code.
Police Powers and Screening Tests
Police officers are trained to administer screening tests to drivers suspected of driving while impaired.
Effects of Drugs and Medication on Driving
All drugs cause side effects that are incompatible with driving an automobile. The same is true for some types of medication.
Myths and Facts
There are many misconceptions surrounding drugs and driving, such as the belief that police officers cannot detect drivers who have been smoking...
Did You Know?
Statistics show an increase in the number of arrests for driving while impaired by drugs or medication.
Last update: June 3, 2022
