https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji Impaired Driving en-us 2018-12-10 00:38:12 UTC 2024-05-25 19:20:03 UTC hello@padlet.com brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312740937 This video produced by CTV and the OPP gives a behind the scenes view of what happens during R.I.D.E checkpoints. It also shows the viewer what happens after someone is arrested on scene for driving impaired. An officer during the video says he thought that impaired driving was getting better and that less people were doing it, but he was surprised by the numbers not exactly going away. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312740937 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312741265 The video below highlights how Canada handles drunk-driving legislation, and how it is different from other countries. It explains that drunk-driving in Canada is a federal charge under the Criminal Code. It also talks about a huge misunderstanding that people think it is under the Highway Traffic Act. The difference between the two are if you are caught drunk-driving in any province the charges are the same, but if you're caught speeding for example in one province versus another, the charges could be different. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312741265 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312741601 In this longer, but super informative video, CBC's The National introduces the problems Canada was going to face, and are now facing, with the legalization of marijuana. The video tries to answer "How High is Too High to Drive?" and comes up with a scientific answer of five nano-grams per millilitre of blood. They then dive into how this is a problematic measurement because of different tolerance levels from consumer to consumer. They conclude that despite the legal measurement of impairment for marijuana that it is really a lot more gray than that.]]> 2018-12-10 00:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312741601 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742027 This video highlights the severe consequences and impacts that drunk-driving can have on people. In an emotional statement, the mother of three children killed in a drunk-driving accident speaks out to the driver.]]> 2018-12-10 00:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742027 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742196 The MTO breaks down the exact punishments and charges one can face for deciding to drive impaired. It includes the severity of repeat offenders as well as for people committing the crime for the first time. The website is also up-to-date to include driving impaired by marijuana use. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742196 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742375 This is one of the most well-known advocacy groups against drunk-driving. Also known as MADD, their website offers volunteer programs to join the "fight" against drunk driving, as well as many tips and information on how to avoid getting behind the wheel while impaired. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742375 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742685 This article by CBC is an interview between Colorado's highway safety manager and CBC. It outlines the similarities and differences between the challenges faced, and the upcoming challenges that Canada will face now that marijuana is legal, in terms of drivers consuming before hitting the road. The highway safety manager says in the interview that the most important piece of advice he can give Canadian officials is to be educated, informed, and to create a culture of responsibility. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312742685 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743058 This infographic lays out important facts and statistics about driving drug-impaired in Canada. It is related to impaired driving and relevant to consumers of this padlet because sometimes people are not always aware of true numbers behind a problem, and may assume it is not big deal. The Government of Canada clearly created this infographic to highlight the most severe and shock-inducing statistics to make it known the severity of the issue. ]]> 2018-12-10 00:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743058 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743322 This does much of the same as the other mentioned and displayed infographic, but focuses more on drunk-driving. In this present day a lot of the shift in impaired driving is to focus on what is happening when drivers consume drugs before getting behind the wheel, but a lot of the problem still exists by drivers drinking before driving.]]> 2018-12-10 00:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743322 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743574 This photograph shows what a real R.I.D.E check in Ontario looks like. The OPP uses these roadblocks to try and lower the number of drunk drivers on the road. At peak party times of the year, these programs can and will be seen more often. Beginning of December 18th, officers will be performing mandatory breathalyzer tests at these R.I.D.E check points.]]> 2018-12-10 01:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743574 brandon_98_wright https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743854 2018-12-10 01:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brandon_98_wright/z07a55wq91ji/wish/312743854