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Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada by Nathan Baker Pdf
Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada is a ready reference for prosecutors, defence lawyers, and the judiciary, covering the matters unique to drug-impaired driving cases. Key areas covered include specimen testing for drugs, specialized experts, new legislation, and caselaw. This text provides a breakdown of the issues that pervade these cases.
Author : A. Wayne Jones,Jorg Morland,Ray H. Liu Publisher : CRC Press Page : 721 pages File Size : 44,5 Mb Release : 2020-06-15 Category : Medical ISBN : 9781000048568
Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving by A. Wayne Jones,Jorg Morland,Ray H. Liu Pdf
Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving addresses many theoretical and practical issues related to the role played by alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on driving performance, road-traffic safety, and public health. Several key forensic issues are involved in the enforcement of laws regulating driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, including analytical toxicology, pharmacology of drug action, as well as the relationships between dose taken, concentration levels in the body, and impairment of performance and behavior. Our knowledge of drunken driving is much more comprehensive than drugged driving, so a large part of this book is devoted to alcohol impairment, as well as impairment caused by use of drugs other than alcohol. For convenience, the book is divided into four main sections. The first section gives some historical background about measuring alcohol in blood and breath as evidence for the prosecution of traffic offenders. The important role of the Breathalyzer instrument in traffic-law enforcement, especially in Australia, Canada, and the USA is presented along with a biographical sketch of its inventor (Professor Robert F. Borkenstein of Indiana University) with focus on the man, his work and his impact. The second section discusses several issues related to forensic blood and breath-alcohol alcohol analysis as evidence for prosecution of traffic offenders. This includes how the results should be interpreted in relation to impairment and an evaluation of common defense challenges. Because most countries have adopted concentration per se laws, the main thrust of the prosecution case is the suspect’s measured blood- or breath-alcohol concentration. This legal framework necessitates that the analytical methods used are "fit for purpose" and are subjected to rigorous quality assurance procedures. The third section gives a broad overview of the current state of knowledge about driving under the influence of non-alcohol drugs in various countries. This includes adoption of zero-tolerance laws, concentration per se statutes, and clinical evidence of driver impairment based on field sobriety tests and drug recognition expert evidence. The fourth section deals with epidemiology, enforcement, and countermeasures aimed at reducing the threat of drunken and drugged driving. All articles have appeared previously in the international journal Forensic Science Review, but all are completely updated with current data, references, and the latest research on developments since the articles were published. This book contains a convenient collection of the best articles covering recommendations for blood and breath testing methods, public policy relating to such methods, and forensic and legal implications of the enforcement of measures to counter driving under the influence.
Joris C. Verster,S. R. Pandi-Perumal,Jan G. Ramaekers,Johan J. de Gier
Author : Joris C. Verster,S. R. Pandi-Perumal,Jan G. Ramaekers,Johan J. de Gier Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media Page : 564 pages File Size : 50,9 Mb Release : 2009-08-29 Category : Medical ISBN : 9783764399238
Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety by Joris C. Verster,S. R. Pandi-Perumal,Jan G. Ramaekers,Johan J. de Gier Pdf
Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety gives a comprehensive overview of the effects of different medical conditions like neurological disorders, anxiety and depression and their pharmaceutical treatment on driving ability. In addition, the effects of alcohol and drugs of abuse are discussed. Leading experts present the different methodologies to examine effects of drugs on driving, and summarize the recent scientific evidence including epidemiological studies, roadside surveys, laboratory tests, driving simulators, and the standardized driving test. The volume includes guidelines of the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS) and the ICADTS Drugs List 2007. Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety is written for physicians, psychiatrists and pharmacists who want to inform their patients who use psychoactive drugs.
The relative simplicity of per se laws, their widespread acceptance for dealing with alcohol-impaired driving and the demonstrated effectiveness of alcohol per se laws have bolstered the call for similar per se limits to be established for other drugs. [...] In 1951, amendments to the Criminal Code changed driving "under the influence" or "while intoxicated" to driving "while impaired" and the term "narcotic" was expanded to include "any drug."2 Despite the long history of laws on drugs and driving, in the absence of a procedure to systematically assess impairment and collect bodily fluid samples for analysis, it was difficult to gather sufficient and [...] What the Evidence Says A per se law is essentially a legal shortcut used to simplify the adjudication of offenders by eliminating the need to prove the driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely was impaired. [...] In the case of alcohol, without the burden of having to prove the accused was impaired by alcohol, the prosecution can focus on two elements: was the person driving and was his or her BAC in excess of 80 mg/dL. [...] Foremost, the 80 mg/dL limit for alcohol was derived from years of experimental and epidemiologic research demonstrating that this level of alcohol was associated with considerable impairment of many of the skills and abilities necessary for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Impaired Driving and Other Criminal Code Driving Offences by Karen Jokinen,Peter Keen (Lawyer) Pdf
"Drug and alcohol use while driving is one of the most common serious criminal charges in Canada. Our second edition covers all updates to the case law since the new legislation was passed and adds two new chapters focused on Charter issues. Exploring actual and potential arguments on both sides, these new chapters will focus on the sections of the Charter that are most often used to challenge provisions of the new legislation (10(b) and 24(2))."--
Everyone knows that driving while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and unacceptable, and there are methods to identify and apprehend those who break the law. Unfortunately, the consequence of driving under the influence of drugs has not been raised until recently, and drugged driving presents new challenges to both law enforcement and health professionals. Amid the devastating opioid crisis and as more states legalize the use of marijuana, tackling this problem is now more important than ever.
Final Report on the Oral Fluid Drug Screening Device Pilot Project by Zak Keeping Pdf
"As a result of the Government of Canada commitment to legalize and restrict access to cannabis as well as increased concerns over road safety due to drug-impaired driving, Public Safety Canada and the RCMP, in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, undertook a pilot project with law enforcement from across Canada to test the use of oral fluid drug screening devices as tools to enhance the enforcement of drug-impaired driving. The objectives of the pilot were to examine the use of oral fluid drug screening devices in the Canadian climate, within applicable Canadian law enforcement practices, to develop and inform law enforcement training guidelines and standard operating procedures for device use, and to identify possible elements for inclusion as standards for the devices. In a previous study, "An assessment of oral fluid drug screening devices", the devices were deemed reliable in their ability to detect the identified drugs. Therefore, the reliability was not re-examined as part of the objectives of this pilot. This report contains further information on the methodology and results of the pilot project, as well as a summary of the recommendations for device standards, standard operating procedures and training guidelines. This report was developed in consultation with seven police jurisdictions: Vancouver Police Department, Halifax Regional Police Service, Toronto Police Service, Gatineau Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, North Battleford RCMP, and Yellowknife RCMP"--Executive summary, p. 3, 4.
Drug Testing and Privacy by Privacy Commissioner of Canada Pdf
"The growing pressures in society and government for drug testing programs and the intrusiveness of both testing procedures and their results on personal privacy led the Privacy Commissioner to undertake a review of federal government drug testing policy and practice. While there is no doubt that drug testing infringes personal privacy in a profound sense, one must not be blind to the need to protect the public interest. R.I.D.E. programs, for example, are seen as justifiable intrusions on private rights to safeguard the public good, even in light of the Charter of Rights. The recommendations contained in this report are offered as a contribution to the ongoing debate and a guide to government. The development of drug testing policies and practices which respect the requirements of the Privacy Act and which keep in appropriate balance public and private rights will be a unique anddifficult challenge"--Introduction, p.2.
Author : Carl J. Bridge Publisher : Charles C. Thomas Publisher Page : 104 pages File Size : 44,9 Mb Release : 1972 Category : Medical ISBN : UOM:39015003250225
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda Publisher : National Academies Press Page : 487 pages File Size : 46,6 Mb Release : 2017-03-31 Category : Science ISBN : 9780309453073
The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda Pdf
Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.
Much of North American society has been built around automobiles -- our cities are designed around them; our economy is propelled by them. Therefore, the impact and benefit of autonomous vehicles to people, to the environment, and to society as a whole will be profound as they become more commonplace. This idea once seemed futuristic and far-fetched, but every day we come closer to realizing such technology in our daily lives. Proper automation will allow vehicles to move more quickly and safely by removing the risk of human error, and the law will need to adapt to this new reality. Civil liability may shift from drivers to manufacturers. Criminal acts will be changed by a "new normal" surrounding criminal intent. How would all of this be affected, for example, by a person's decision to take control of the vehicle rather than rely on automation? What if the person relies only on automation? Both are potentially risky. Over the coming decades, the law surrounding motor vehicles is going to go through profound changes as autonomous vehicles become common and issues of law deriving from advances in technology inevitably arise. The definition of autonomywill be debated as we move to find new solutions to age-old problems, ranging from gridlock to human error. With the transition to, and ongoing evolution of, autonomous vehicles, the law will have to be modified accordingly. A new area of law will be needed, and with it, an assessment of how the current law can be adapted. Autonomous Vehicles: Self-Driving Cars and the Law of Canadawill serve as a ready resource as courts and litigants begin the journey down this new road.
