Impaired Driving
Also called: Distracted driving, Drugged driving, Drunk driving.
Impaired driving is dangerous and is the cause of more than half of all car crashes. It means operating a motor vehicle while
- Affected by alcohol
- Affected by illegal or legal drugs
- Too sleepy
- Distracted, such as using a cell phone or texting
- Having a medical condition which affects your driving
For your safety and the safety of others, do not drive while impaired. Have someone else drive you or take public transportation when you cannot drive. If you need to take a call or send a text message, pull over.
Impaired Driving, or Driving While Impaired is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Impaired Driving means, not that the driver was intoxicated or drunk, only that;
"The accused ability to drive a motor vehicle has been impaired due to the consumption of an alcohol or drug"
A charge of Impaired Driving will dramatically affect your livelyhood and your ability to drive.
Call OTT LEGAL LAWYERS to discuss your impaired driving charge in confidence at 1-877-688-8946 or visit one of our ten Ontario
offices.