Working Draft for:Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 14th, 2017 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Marijuana use and driving
"What you need to know about marijuana use and driving"
Nov. 28, 2017
In Saskatchewan, it’s illegal and will continue to be illegal to drive while impaired – whether by drugs or alcohol – even once marijuana use becomes legal in Canada in July 2018.
To address the legalization of marijuana, law changes have been introduced at both the provincial and federal level. Details on the changes are below.
New federal laws
New federal legislation on drug-impaired driving is expected to take effect before the end of the year.The Federal Government’s new legislation under Bill C-46 adds three new drug-impaired driving offences and prescribed “per se” unacceptable blood-drug concentration levels for impaired driving under the Criminal Code. These offences cover driving with:
- low threshold levels of drug concentration
- high threshold levels of drug concentration
- combinations of drugs and alcohol
Current provincial laws
There are already laws in Saskatchewan that address drug-impaired driving:
There is zero tolerance for both drugs and alcohol for drivers 21 and under and all new drivers1.
Drivers impaired by drugs face the same administrative sanctions as drivers impaired by alcohol.
Consequences for drug-impaired driving under The Traffic Safety Act are the same as for driving alcohol-impaired. They are:
There are already laws in Saskatchewan that address drug-impaired driving:
There is zero tolerance for both drugs and alcohol for drivers 21 and under and all new drivers1.
Drivers impaired by drugs face the same administrative sanctions as drivers impaired by alcohol.
Consequences for drug-impaired driving under The Traffic Safety Act are the same as for driving alcohol-impaired. They are:
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| New drivers with any level of drugs or alcohol in their system |
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| Experienced drivers determined by police to be impaired by drugs or alcohol |
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Current federal laws
Police can charge drivers under the Criminal Code of Canada for impaired driving – whether they are impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs. If you’re charged with impaired driving, your vehicle will be seized at the roadside for 30 days.
Note: Once amendments to The Traffic Safety Act pass in the Saskatchewan Legislature, drivers charged with impaired driving will also receive an immediate licence suspension until the court has disposed of the charge.
If you’re convicted of the charge, further consequences under The Traffic Safety Act include:
Minimum 1 year driving suspension to a maximum of 5 years, depending on number of previous impaired driving related Criminal Code convictions
Safe Driver Recognition program impacts: financial penalty of $1,250, or $2,500 if conviction includes injury or death
Completion of prescribed education program, as applicable, depending on number of previous Criminal Code convictions
Marijuana use and driving don't mix
A driver who has used marijuana won’t react or make decisions as quickly as a sober driver. Attention, judgment, motor skills, balance and co-ordination are all impacted. Mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol can significantly increase impairment levels.
Some people mistakenly believe that driving high on weed is “safer” than driving drunk. Not true. Marijuana impairs driving ability.
Signs of a drug-impaired driver:
Police may can detect drug impairment through driver actions like:
weaving within a lane
delayed reaction times
inability to follow instructions
Odor, and the driver’s physical appearance – including dilated pupils, poor balance and co-ordination – are other signs of a high driver.
Police can legally request a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) or a Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) at roadside if they have reasonable suspicion to believe a driver is impaired. The revised Criminal Code will allow for oral fluid (saliva) testing.
Links to:
Drinking and drugs combined
News release
- Ongoing
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $6,115.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- The 19th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous will be held Friday February 2nd thru Sunday February 4th, 2018. This is a world class event which features six and ten dog sled races, which start, and finish be the Preeceville Arena. Come out and enjoy a talent show on Friday packed with local talents, (all wishing to show off their talent contact Karen Maupin at 306-548-2064). On Saturday come and take in the adrenaline of the races, and a fantastic supper. Sunday will feature the finals, the presentation of the trophies and a supper. There will be other scheduled events throughout the weekend.
Last year's event awarded each of the Community Halls in Endeavour, Preeceville, & Sturgis with a cheque for $4500.00 to help with upgrades and maintenance costs. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Contributions from this years’ event will go towards the Preeceville & District Health Centre. Watch for posters for more details or follow us on Facebook
The Mushers' weekend could not be a huge of a success without the help of the countless volunteers that give up their time year after year to help out. And we Thank you! If you want to help the organizing committee make this a truly fun event, why don't you come out and volunteer. Please contact any of the committee members if you are interested in volunteering.
www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=15 8
- Check out the town of Preeceville newsletter on all the upcoming community events for Nov/Dec. Online and/or sign up and have your own copy emailed to you.
- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca
- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace.
"So far Preeceville Lions (Chase The Ace) has paid out $11,263.00 in weekly prize money and a lucky winner won the Jack Pot of $18,137 last week. A total prize pool of $29,400.00 as of Sept. 21st
- The Jackpot this week is $6,115.00. Draws every Thursday night.
Watch their Ad's. Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Each week the Lions post photo's of the draw and sometimes the winners. Check it out!
- The 19th Annual Musher’s Rendezvous will be held Friday February 2nd thru Sunday February 4th, 2018. This is a world class event which features six and ten dog sled races, which start, and finish be the Preeceville Arena. Come out and enjoy a talent show on Friday packed with local talents, (all wishing to show off their talent contact Karen Maupin at 306-548-2064). On Saturday come and take in the adrenaline of the races, and a fantastic supper. Sunday will feature the finals, the presentation of the trophies and a supper. There will be other scheduled events throughout the weekend.
Last year's event awarded each of the Community Halls in Endeavour, Preeceville, & Sturgis with a cheque for $4500.00 to help with upgrades and maintenance costs. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors.
Contributions from this years’ event will go towards the Preeceville & District Health Centre. Watch for posters for more details or follow us on Facebook
The Mushers' weekend could not be a huge of a success without the help of the countless volunteers that give up their time year after year to help out. And we Thank you! If you want to help the organizing committee make this a truly fun event, why don't you come out and volunteer. Please contact any of the committee members if you are interested in volunteering.
www.townofpreeceville.ca/default.aspx?page=15 8
- Check out the town of Preeceville newsletter on all the upcoming community events for Nov/Dec. Online and/or sign up and have your own copy emailed to you.
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