drinking and driving

Drinking and Driving

Today many Canadians and legislators are worried about drinking and driving. People who take part in this dangerous behavior are punished by law and looked down upon by society. The Federal government has made much stricter penalties for offences related to drinking and driving. Despite the increase, there were more than 83000 impaired driving charges laid in 2000. All provinces and territories, who control highways, alcohol consumption and the licensing of drivers are continuing to introduce stricter measures to try and decrease the amount of impaired drivers.

Impaired driving has become the main criminal cause of death in Canada. Yet, offenders have received sentences that seem unfair compared to the consequences of their actions. Canadians have urged legislators to increase penalties for this offence. The penalties have increased twice since 1985. Section 253 of the criminal code describes the offence of impaired driving. It states, Everyone commits ...