by XPolice | Oct 26, 2018 | National, News
The federal government is warning newcomers that stiffer impaired driving and cannabis-related penalties could lead to their removal from Canada. The measures are part of the sweeping package of changes taking place as Canada becomes the first G7 country to legalize...
by XPolice | Oct 18, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National
Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the guidelines are rough and it comes down to ‘personal responsibility’ It may be legal to smoke pot, but driving under the influence of pot could get you in trouble if you’re considered impaired. However, Mothers...
by XPolice | Oct 16, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National, News
Marijuana use inhibits young people from performing certain driving-related tasks for several hours, a new Canadian study has found. The study involved testing the driving abilities of 45 recreational marijuana users in a simulator before they consumed marijuana, then...
by XPolice | Oct 15, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National, News
Procedures surrounding roadside cannabis testing is hazy, but new tech developments hold promise When the Cannabis Act comes into effect on October 17, it brings with it a slew of changes to laws regarding possession, distribution, and the selling of cannabis in...
by XPolice | Oct 2, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National, News
Most of Canada’s police forces will confront legalized marijuana this month without a roadside-screening device to detect the presence of cannabis in drivers or the recommended number of officers trained to recognize drug impairment. A spokesman for Bill Blair,...
by XPolice | Sep 26, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National
When I lived in Hamilton, Ont., it was common to park facing traffic (on the left) on a two-way street. I’ve seen it in other places in Ontario as well. However, when I moved to British Columbia (and later, to Quebec), I was told that this is illegal. I see no safety...
