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Impaired Driving and Commercial Drivers in Calgary
Understanding Impaired Driving Laws for Commercial Drivers in Calgary Legal Limits for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Drug Impairment In Canada, the Criminal Code sets clear limits for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and drug impairment for all drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles. However, commercial drivers in Alberta face even more stringent restrictions: Zero-Tolerance Policy…
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Drug-Impaired Driving in Calgary – What You Need to Know
How Calgary Law Enforcement Detects Drug-Impaired Drivers 1. Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) Calgary police officers use Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) to assess a driver’s physical and cognitive abilities during a roadside stop. These tests include: 2. Drug Recognition Evaluations (DREs) If an officer suspects drug impairment, they may call in a Drug Recognition Expert…
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Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) in Alberta – What Calgary Drivers Need to Know
What Are Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS)? Definition and Purpose of the IRS Program Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) is a provincial administrative penalty program introduced in Alberta to address impaired driving. Instead of pursuing criminal charges in every impaired driving case, IRS allows law enforcement to impose immediate penalties on drivers caught with a blood alcohol…