Saskatchewan taking zero tolerance stance against drug-impaired drivers
Preparing for impacts of federal Bill C-46
New federal legislation on drug-impaired driving is expected to take effect in late December or early January, and the Government of Saskatchewan wants drivers in this province to know how it impacts them. The Miscellaneous Vehicle and Driving Statutes (Cannabis Legislation) Amendment Act, 2017 was introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature today to prepare for those federal changes
“It’s important for people to remember that in Saskatchewan it is currently and will continue to be illegal to drive while impaired – whether by drugs or alcohol,” Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “That is not changing, even when personal cannabis use becomes legal in July. New federal legislation gives police new tools to detect drug-impaired drivers. Anyone caught will face the same tough consequences as drivers impaired by alcohol.”
Marijuana impairs a driver’s judgment, reaction time, motor coordination and ability to make decisions. Mixing drugs with alcohol increases impairment.