REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is proposing zero tolerance for drug-impaired driving. The proposed legislation introduced by Joe Hargrave, minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance, includes an immediate driver’s licence suspension if someone is accused of driving under the influence of drugs. Three new federal Criminal Code laws on drug-impaired driving are expected to take effect in the next month or two. New federal legislation gives police new tools to detect drug-impaired drivers. Penalties will include a minimum one-year driving suspension to a maximum of five years, fines ranging from $1,250 to $2,500 and a mandatory education program.

Source: National Post November 28, 2017 22:07 UTC