Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are taking steps to combat what they say is a spike in impaired driving charges in the Toronto-area.
The OPP says it will now demand a mandatory breath sample from drivers for every traffic stop in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Data shows impaired driving charges are up almost 30 per cent from five years ago in the GTA, meaning 11,000 impaired driving charges last year compared to more than 8,000 in 2019.
There has also been a dramatic increase in collisions so far this year — around 50 per cent more — compared with the same time frame five years ago, police say.
Caryn Lieberman has more on the move by Ontario’s provincial police force.
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This will be used for harassment purposes.
Will that include the pro Hamas folks?
When is this lil dictator leaving office?And will the next govt PLEASE REPEAL ALL of this unconstitutional BULLISH!!!???
More and more control to those in power. This country is on a rapid decline into total authoritarianism.
I live in alberta and i promise they dont breathalize on a traffic stop. This is absolutely false…
Hi Canada, have a nice Friday. ??
Toronto would be better off checking for guns. ?
How is this even legal?
hahahahahaha sucks to be a driver
Anybody care to hazard a guess as to what percentage of first responders has substance abuse problem, one percent perhaps?
(Hint: that is NOT the correct answer)
Is this Ontario or Toronto only? Get it right, media! ffs
Either way it's 1000% against our rights. Don't use mouthwash I guess.
After 50 years of driving in Toronto I’ve never been stopped by OPP.
?Hi ok good?
Isnt that against the charter?
I am lucky and have a leagal plan through my Union I will just say arrest me see you in court, and I will sue for time survred, most people dont have that option, ,, It's a violation of civil rights
Where did this tyrannical law even come from?
Sorry this kind of behaviour is against the charter of rights and freedoms.
sue them…
They are evil
if you show respect to authority, they will respect you,,, it means if your attitude getting pulled over is well,,,,, just be under the legal limit,,, i would be more worried about commercial drivers,,, zero percent,,, which is how it should be,,,
This is good. Anyone who opposes, is a drink driver.
Conservative Doug Ford copied it from tyrannical Alberta. Listen to it at 0:50 min.
No mention of the Charter here, Global News?
Parts of or all, i don’t know, Australia do this, not sure about the UK….seems a bit of a stretch with our constitutional rights in Canada…we shall see ? not a terrible idea as long as its right….
Just like the Geheime Staatspolizei demanding your Ausweis.
Just ban alcohol problem solved .
This will save lots of lives!
Do not cooperate with DNA collection.
I very rarely drink, but if I do and I’m going out, I’ll just take an Uber to save the hassle?
Alright then test ALL emergency personnel before and after their shift and release to the public then. I don't get how pulling me over for a blown tail light would necessitate a breathalyzer without probable cause.
If pulled over for no reason and requested a breath test, is it within your right to ask police officer to prove to you that the mouth piece was just freshly unpacked and not previously used or contaminated. This is to assure objectivity of the test and prevent transfer of infectional diseases
OMG! This is such shoddy reporting. Alberta is the most freedom focused province in the country. We would not stand for mandatory breathalyzers! Such a false statement. Global fails at telling the truth once again
Sue the Province , the Cops the Prime Minister.
How the hell is that legal
Pure insanity
The increase is probably as a result of drugs as opposed to alcohol. I hope these devices can detect substances.
Communism is now worldwide ????
This is great effort by the cops, I condone this kind of action they are actually taking action!
Good!
Everyone here in the comments, protest your little hearts out, and make sure you refuse the test, in about a months time there will be a lot less traffic out there…
Does the increase include impairment due to drugs? If so, how are they spot-checking for stoners?
How about impaired due to drugs, is there screening for that as well? People could be impaired because they are high on drugs like marijuana etc….There should be mandatory test and screening for drugs as well to deter people from driving high.
They CANNOT give you a roadside breath test unless they have reasonable grounds to believe that you are impaired.
Misinformation by Global News ! The OP in OPP means Ontario Police Patrol not Toronto Police Patrol ! Who rights this ship ? Great idea to save lives ! Thanks OPP !?FREE FREE FREE FREE PALESTINE?FREE FREE FREE FREE PALESTINE???????
MADD is an extremist organization and doesn't want anyone having social drinks.
Remember Trudeau want Canada to be more like communist China
Who can afford alcohol nowadays anyway? Dildeau ruined that as well