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This is an advertisement published by the Government of Alberta giving a visual of the realities of impaired driving. Is getting behind the wheel while impaired worth going to jail? Make the smart decision, call a taxi or ensure you have a designated driver so you don't have to take this risk.

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A charity with a mission to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario.

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"If you have been convicted of impaired driving, you should register for an education or treatment program immediately, as the program can take up to 11 months to complete.

You will need to complete all three components of the Back on Track program before your licence suspension expires. You will also need to satisfy all other requirements set by the courts to have your licence reinstated."

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Below are my responses to the five research and reflective questions.

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This advertisement created by the MTO is promoting citizens to choose the safe ride home. Call a taxi so you don't end up in a police car or ambulance instead.

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This 60 second video released by Budweiser which illustrates that there is someone waiting for you at home, think twice before you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or anything which can impair your ability to safely operate the vehicle.

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is an NGO with a mission statement of "to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime." MADD is a great source to find information and educate on the severity of impaired driving. MADD has done wonders with their advertisements, billboards and commercials which outline the reality of impaired driving, you aren't just harming the one behind the wheel but everyone that cares about them as well.

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This Toronto Star article represents how many impaired drivers get on the roads daily. OPP have their annual R.I.D.E blitzes, in their November blitz of 2016 they laid over 70 impaired driving charges with one unique case of an 11 year old attempting to drive after playing a video game. With officers always out for our protection against those who decide to drive while impaired. In Ontario there are strict laws against impaired driving. It is comforting to see the hard work officers put in to protect our safety.

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The Ontario Provincial Police wrapped up a busy weekend after laying more than 70 impaired driving charges they reported as early as Friday afternoon.

The OPP also stopped drivers in several bizarre incidents, including apprehending an 11-year-old boy on Highway 400 on Saturday night who had been playing Grand Theft Auto and decided to try driving in the real world.

Another incident occurred on Friday night, as an impaired driver crashed his car into the OPP parking lot in Port Credit, Mississauga, and then told police, "I was just following my GPS," OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt reported in a tweet.

On the QEW, an impaired man was stopped for speeding "well in excess of 150 km/hr" at around three on Sunday morning, resulting in a 90-day vehicle impoundment and license suspension, said Schmidt in a Periscope video on Sunday afternoon.

There were several crashes on Highways 400, 401 and 404 that also involved impaired drivers.

A crash occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on Hwy. 400 near Hwy. 401, where an impaired man over 80 was involved in a single vehicle collision.

There was another crash at around 4:30 on Hwy. 401 near Weston Rd. The driver, a woman over 80, was impaired and hit a barrier.

Neither driver sustained serious injuries.

Two vehicles collided on Hwy. 404 at around 6:30 a.m. as well. One of the cars made an unsafe lane change and clipped the other one, causing both cars to lose control and roll over.

The driver that made the lane change, a 28-year-old woman, was charged with impaired driving and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

All the drivers charged had their vehicles towed and impounded and had their licenses suspended for three days.

The OPP is ramping up its 11th annual holiday R.I.D.E Checks program, which was officially launched last Thursday. It involves increased surveillance on the roads and random checks to encourage safe and sober driving.

OPP officers are looking out for distracted drivers and people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Highway hell as OPP lays more than 70 impaired driving charges over weekend | The Star

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The Ontario Provincial Police wrapped up a busy weekend after laying more than 70 impaired driving charges they reported as early as Friday afternoon. The OPP also stopped drivers in several bizarre incidents, including apprehending an 11-year-old boy on Highway 400 on Saturday night who had been playing Grand Theft Auto and decided to try driving in the real world.

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This picture published by the Government of Canada displays the various ways someone can impair their mind which impairs their driving. This advertisement is promoting safe driving.

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This video is a great source of content to explain exactly what impaired driving really is. In this video it shows Joe's life after he was convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Joe is now living a life full of suspensions, charges and an ignition interlock device for one year as it was his first offence. Ontario is tough on impaired driving. Overall, this video illustrates how serious and fatal impaired driving can be. Is that drink worth it?

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MADD Canada - Impaired Driving - It'll Cost You Big Time

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In 2008, 145 people died from drinking and driving crashes.

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"Each year there are over 600 deaths and over 600,00 injuries on Ontario roads per year" - MADD 2015

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This is the case which I chose for my assignment from the CANLII website. This was the case of Marco Muzzo driving drunk which resulted in the death of the 3 Neville-Lake children and their grandfather.

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4]I appreciate that regardless of the length of the jail term that I impose today, the time will come when Mr. Muzzo will be released from custody. He will have the opportunity to return to his home, his work, and the company of those who love and support him.

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If you are under the age of 21 in Canada you MUST have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.00. If not this can result in an automatic 24 hour suspension and even worse a conviction along side a fine ranging from $60 to $500 with a 30 day suspension.
If you are OVER 21 the maximum BAC is 0.08, if you are over this you are committing a CRIMINAL OFFENCE.

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Ontario Ministry of Transportation website

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Ontario Ministry of Transportation website

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This is a government regulated website which outlines everything one would need to know in respect to impaired driving. On this website it educated Canadians a variety of diverse subject matter (an example being how you are convicted based on how many times you've been charged or how high the BAC levels were) all related to impaired driving.

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Ontario's impaired driving laws and the penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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·      Lost of licence

·      Impounded vehicle

·      Forced to pay an administrative monetary penalty

·      Attend an education and or treatment program

·      Fined upon conviction

·      Ignition interlock device required

·      Jail time

·      Criminal record

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Driving while under the influence of Drugs

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Driving while under the influence of Drugs

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This is also illegal, as it can impair your ability to drive. This applies to both illegal, prescription and over the counter drugs.

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Which is defined as public law, an offence against society as a whole. This involves The Crown as one party and the person accused is the other.

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This is a true story of an impaired driving accident which as most do ended fatally. Reggie operated a car under the influence and this was what happened.

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Recounts the drunk driving crash that robbed Jacqui Saburido of her face, hands and independance.

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According to the MTO Impaired Driving means "operating a vehicle (including cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles) while under the influence of alcohol or drugs".