A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
The checkstop program allows police to stop vehicles to detect impaired drivers and educate about the dangers of impaired driving.
Throughout the year, police set up checkstops on our roads to stop drivers and check for signs of impairment. The locations change often and drivers or motorcyclists can be stopped at random. Here's how it works:
Police officers can demand a breath sample from any driver who they have lawfully stopped, even if the police do not suspect alcohol impairment.
If police suspect a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol, they can require the driver to take a roadside breath test and/or an oral fluid test. A roadside breath test indicates the presence of alcohol. A roadside oral fluid drug screening test indicates the presence of THC, cocaine, or methamphetamine in the driver's saliva.
The investigation could involve:
If the investigation confirms the driver is impaired by drugs, alcohol or a combination of both, criminal code charges can be laid and the driver's licence suspended. If drivers refuse to take any of these tests, criminal code charges can be laid and their licence can be suspended.
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