FATAL FOUR
Speeding. Street Racing. Stunting.
Illegal street racing and stunting put lives at risk.
The consequences are serious:
· Fines starting at $587 for Traffic Safety Act violations like stunting.
· Driver’s license suspensions may apply.
· Criminal Code charges for dangerous driving can lead to a criminal record.
Although street racing was removed from the Criminal Code of Canada in 2018, police continue to lay charges under dangerous operation laws and issue tickets for stunting.
So far this year Edmonton Police have issued:
· 133 charges for dangerous operation
· 76 tickets for stunting
· More than 200 violations for excessive speeding of more than 50km/h above the limit.
21 people have died on city streets this year. Excessive speed has been a factor in many of them.
Dangerous Driving.
Speeding.
Impaired.
Distracted Driving.
Distracted Driving
The fine for Distracted Driving is $300 and 3 demerits. If you’re exhibiting more risky behaviour, you can be charged with driving carelessly and receive a fine of $567 and six demerit points.
While driving (including drive-thrus), it is illegal to:
· Use a hand-held phone while talking, texting and/or e-mailing
· Operate electronic devices like video players and laptops
· Manually program GPS units or portable audio players
· Read or write
· Engage in personal grooming
Drivers are allowed to:
· Use hands-free mobile devices that are activated by a single touch or voice activated.
· Eat a snack, drink a beverage, smoke.
· Talk with a passenger while driving.
A driver could be charged with distracted driving if a pet is on your lap.
Impaired Driving
Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada.
New Provincial Legislation in 2020 allows police to issue Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) for impaired driving.
· Fines up to $2,000
· Driver’s license suspensions
· Vehicle seizures (up to 30 days)
· Mandatory education programs for repeat offenders
· Participation in the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP)
Escalating Penalties: Severity increases with repeat offences or higher levels of impairment.
Criminal Charges: Can be laid in serious cases (e.g., bodily harm, death, or repeat offences).
Pets
Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of criminal death in Canada.
New Provincial Legislation in 2020 allows police to issue Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) for impaired driving.
· Fines up to $2,000
· Driver’s license suspensions
· Vehicle seizures (up to 30 days)
· Mandatory education programs for repeat offenders
· Participation in the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP)
Escalating Penalties: Severity increases with repeat offences or higher levels of impairment.
Criminal Charges: Can be laid in serious cases (e.g., bodily harm, death, or repeat offences).