Alberta set to decriminalize drunk driving.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...inalize-2018-changes-police-licence-1.4468021

Changes are coming to the way drunk drivers are policed and prosecuted in Alberta with the provincial government set to issue a directive to police that will largely decriminalize impaired driving, CBC News has learned.

Officers will be given wide discretion whether to criminally charge those who blow over the legal limit. But, for the most part, first time offenders will see roadside administrative sanctions rather than face criminal charges according to CBC sources.

The model Alberta is working toward looks much like British Columbia's, with fines, roadside towing and licence suspensions issued by police instead of criminal charges being laid.
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Step in the wrong direction in my opinion.
 
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I actually kind of like the idea of first time offenders not getting crucified, and especially so if there is no accident and they are pulled over with no incidents. They're still losing their license, car being towed, fined to all hell, and the Interlock system is still in play if they want their license back.

I'm no supporter of drunk driving but the BAC limits are designed to make money for the system (here in the US anyways) rather than to appeal to public safety. If we can keep people who haven't hurt anybody out of the courts I think it makes a lot of sense, and at the same time still remove them from the road for a while and fine 'em.. kind of seems like a win / win.
 
As someone who has lost more than 1 friend to drunk driving this is a bit disappointing to hear. But fuck it, Canada. Do whatever you want.
 
I know more than a few people who will interpret this as leniency to drink and drive.
 
I'm more inclined to support decriminalize first time, mild cases if the punishment is harsh fines.

Canada has a very high rate of drinking and driving cases -- if criminal charges are not enough to stop people, try harsh fines.

But it has to hurt -- 5-10k minimum even for first time infractions
 
I swear it's only a matter of time before murder and child molestation are decriminalized here.
 
JudoThrowFiasco said:
I'm more inclined to support decriminalize first time, mild cases if the punishment is harsh fines.

Canada has a very high rate of drinking and driving cases -- if criminal charges are not enough to stop people, try harsh fines.

But it has to hurt -- 5-10k minimum even for first time infractions
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Their legal system would be completely congested with claims pertaining to debtor's prisons and the like.
 
If I lived there I'd be disappointed, but I don't so Canada can make their own choices. If they want it I guess ill support their choice.
 
hillelslovak87 said:
Their legal system would be completely congested with claims pertaining to debtor's prisons and the like.
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What year are you living in - there are no debtor's prisons in Canada. Also, various provinces already have similar fines, of which doesn't even involve drunk driving. Driving 50kmh above the speed limit is a 10k fine in ontario. Driving without insurance is 6500 (5k + impound and other fees)

If those are implemented as a deterrent to those acts, surely it can be extended to drunk driving.
 
Canada is already a shithole so i guess it dosent matter.
 
usmctanker242 said:
I actually kind of like the idea of first time offenders not getting crucified, and especially so if there is no accident and they are pulled over with no incidents. They're still losing their license, car being towed, fined to all hell, and the Interlock system is still in play if they want their license back.

I'm no supporter of drunk driving but the BAC limits are designed to make money for the system (here in the US anyways) rather than to appeal to public safety. If we can keep people who haven't hurt anybody out of the courts I think it makes a lot of sense, and at the same time still remove them from the road for a while and fine 'em.. kind of seems like a win / win.
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"First time offenders"

On average, a drunk driver will drive 80 times under the influence before their first arrest. Every 51 minutes in America, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash. That equates to 27people every day.
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JudoThrowFiasco said:
What year are you living in - there are no debtor's prisons in Canada. Also, various provinces already have similar fines, of which doesn't even involve drunk driving. Driving 50kmh above the speed limit is a 10k fine in ontario. Driving without insurance is 6500 (5k + impound and other fees)

If those are implemented as a deterrent to those acts, surely it can be extended to drunk driving.
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Dude, it's Canada. Dipshits who complain and hold up the legal process on claims of debtor's prison will be given a blanket and cocoa for their protestation.
 
I'm not completely against it if a case can be made that it's better for society overall, but on principle I'm not for leniency towards first time offenders. Everyone knows what the risks are, and they deserve what they get for endangering other people who are on the road.
 
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