DRIVING OFFENCES

Impaired Driving or Over 80 BAC:

  • Section 320.14 of the Criminal Code of Canada:
    Operating a conveyance while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, or having an illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Penalties can include fines, imprisonment (up to 10 years), and driving prohibitions. 

Speeding:

  • Section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), outlines the offence of speeding and associated penalties.

  • Penalties for speeding can include fines, demerit points, and in some cases, license suspension.


Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance:

  • Section 320.13 of the Criminal Code of Canada:
    Operating a conveyance in a dangerous manner, which can include reckless driving or other hazardous actions. 

  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm: If the dangerous operation results in bodily harm to another person, it carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. 

  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death: If the dangerous operation results in the death of another person, it carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. 


Driving While Disqualified:

  • Section 259 of the Criminal Code of Canada:
    Driving while having a court-ordered prohibition in place, such as after a previous conviction for a driving offence. Penalties can include fines and imprisonment. 


Failing to Stop for a Peace Officer:

  • Section 320.17 of the Criminal Code of Canada:
    Failing to stop a vehicle or vessel when pursued by a peace officer without reasonable excuse. Penalties can include fines and imprisonment. 

Contact us today if you were charged with impaired operation, Over 80 BAC, dangerous driving, stunt driving, careless driving, speeding.