New Brunswick introduces new penalties for impaired driving, such as roadside suspensions, based on BC, Alberta, and Manitoba models.
New Brunswick is implementing new penalties for impaired driving, including an immediate roadside suspension option for some drivers instead of criminal charges. This new program, based on models in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba, aims to reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities. The suspension includes a 15-month license suspension, a 30-day vehicle impoundment, and mandatory participation in an approved education program for impaired drivers. The changes are part of a wider effort to free up court time and improve health care through new legislation.
May 07, 2024
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