Key Takeaways:
- The driver of a vehicle registered to Saskatchewan’s premier was arrested in British Columbia after allegedly failing a roadside sobriety test.
- British Columbia’s immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) legislation was passed in 2010, but it was challenged in court and revised in 2014.
According to Global News, a vehicle registered to Saskatchewan’s premier was impounded in British Columbia after the driver — who was not the premier — allegedly failed a roadside sobriety test.
After the driver, a 28-year-old guy with a Saskatchewan license, ran a red light near Burrard as well as Robson streets about 1 a.m. on Thursday, Vancouver police stated they pulled over a vehicle with Saskatchewan plates near Burrard as well as Robson streets.
In an email, Vancouver police spokesperson Sgt. Steve Addison said, “VPD officers performed an impaired driving investigation, which tends to result in the driver failing a roadside sobriety test and receiving an automatic 90-day driving suspension.”
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“The vehicle was towed for 30 days.” The driver was also issued a ticket for running a red light.”
A criminal charge was not filed against the driver.
According to Global News, the vehicle, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup, is registered to Sask Premier Scott Moe.
Moe’s office said it would “not be commenting further on a personal matter” after a vehicle registered in his name was impounded.
In 2010, British Columbia passed immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) legislation, which was challenged in court and revised in 2014.
“Regardless of their prior history, anyone who provides a breath sample into a roadside breathalyzer that registers a fail or refuses to comply with a roadside breathalyzer demand will obtain an automatic 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day impound,” Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee explained.
According to Lee, drivers can face criminal charges for driving while intoxicated, but police frequently refuse to recommend one if the driver has no prior history.
Source: Global News
