Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) of alcohol or another drug

When police suspect that you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but may not be able to take a sample of your breath alcohol content, oral fluid, blood or urine, this charge may be laid. The offence is based on an observation by police or other witnesses who may testify that you were / were not unsteady on your feet, had red eyes, slurred speech or smelt of alcohol.

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Drive with Prescribed illicit drug

The mere presence of a prescribed illicit drug in your system is sufficient to trigger this charge. Driving under the influence of a drug is a separate charge that may also be laid. The quantity of the drug in your system has no impact or bearing on the charge of drive with prescribed illicit drug.

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