I have been searching for hours for just a simple answer to a DUI question i have can anyone help?

If charged in BC or suspended for DUI and you have to move because of work to another province does the ruling stand only in BC or right across Canada?

hey..i got a 24 hour last week...i went thru road block on a friday night after coming back from school studying! and the cop made me pull over to check my blood alcohol content because my N was stolen from the back of my car and i did not have it displayed. i never drank that night nor do i even drink... and i was sick with severe pneumonia i had a lot of trouble blowing into the machine and finally it worked and i had alcohol in my blood?!. the cop got my car towed and gave me a 24 hour with no criminal charges. i have a N and i don't know what is going to happen to me. i don't know what i did to have alcohol in my system i feel that the system has failed me ...i am going to appeal this ticket. am i going to lose my license? and what else can i do? by the way i have like 3 weeks to go until i can take my class 5 road test. this is absolute bullshit!!! what to do?!

My husband has lost his license for 2 yrs from the court-ordered, but icbc has not sent any letters to him if his license has been suspended for 3 yrs.

Hey, I got a D.U.I. went through all the hoops to get my license back and now have the letter saying that I can get my license back. The only thing is that I now live in Alberta. I still owe ICBC fiens, do I have to pay them off before I can get a license in Alberta?

they took it and sent it away, so I guess I'm screwed

"Hey Tim, you should get your Alberta license back"

Apparently they take it and you are unable to get it back until you go back to Alberta?

Hey Tim, you should get your Alberta license back

I have a quick question, I was visiting my family in Ontario and I have an Alberta license. I had my license suspended for 3 days for the first time. A "warning" for blowing a 0.05. Will I be able to get my license back from the MTO or will I have to switch over to an Ontario license and insurance just so I can drive back to Alberta?

Hi, I have a question.. Lets say someone get licence suspended for drink and drive for a month. During the suspension period she/he still decide to drive and get caught. What will happen?

Might be a good idea to contact some of the advanced driving schools in your area and inquire about courses that might take off some points. They would know the possibilities.

I did not lose my license due to driving drunk. I lost it due to too many tickets. I have my "N" and I have received 4 tickets for speeding. So it was pulled for four months. I was woundering what steps do I need to take to get it reduced to one month or maybe even two. I just can't loseit for the full term due to school and work. THNX!

fyi, driving is a right, not a privilege.

the government being allowed to regulate, remove, change, etc... our licensing, including suspending our right to drive, is a privilege.

one that i wish they would stop abusing.

i've never had my license suspended. nor have i got a ticket in the last 5+ years.

but the horror stories...

its not a surprise you blew more at the station. the machines are more accurate. You need a lawyer1

I have my N and the other night I was pulled over and blew a .07. After being taken down and waiting around forever I blew 150 and 160. Seeing as at the time of operating the vehicle i was under the legal limit but breaking the no tolerance. Would it be possible to plead a lesser charge or somehow avoid a criminal record?

My buddy got a 24 HR in 2006 but just barely blew over O...it's just because he has an N - to police said they had to give him a 24 hour. Then they sent him a letter suspending his licence for 3 months but was able to get them to put it to only a month. Just two days ago he was caught for another 24 hour (not DUI) - is there a major difference? But the police let the tow truck tow the car back to his house...now he's waiting for a letter in the mail telling him his licence will be suspended for a longer period of time and perhaps he has to attend a 'Impaired Judgment' class....but we don't know ....does anyone know the penalties of a second 24 hour on a N Driver?

Thanks!

what happens if you have your N, and you get a 24 hour, and then a month later you get a 12 hour?

Phil, what were you driving? How far did you go on the road? this all matters. I think a good lawyer can get you off though, or maybe one of those paralegal guys

Phil:

Yes, it is just. Being in command of a motorized vehicle while drunk is a crime in most of North America. This is true whether or not you think the road you crossed was busy.

Laws are not adaptable to every imaginable circumstance people. They must be applicable to a broad section of society, otherwise the system would be unworkable. If there are some really unusual circumstances, that is what lawyers are for, to explain them to the judge.

If a person is caught driving a truck alonge a busy highway or through town with above the legal limit ,as apposed to someone crossing over a public road say in northen alberta going from one field to another with the same amount of alcohol in their system and being on a motorized lawn mower or dirt bike. Is it fair is it justice that thay should both face the same prohibition penalties and subsequent costs with icbc

A 17 year old totals his truck with 3 friends inside. One ends up in a trauma unit at the coast. Seems all were drinking and no seat belts. Rumor has it weapons were found in the truck. Could he have gotten a 90 day suspension as he is still driving.?

Ok first of all anyone who has been drinking a driving need to accept that THEY are responsible. There are 2 situations here

1st - you went out drinking and decided to drive home because you have no regard for the law or for other people's safety.

2nd - you have a drinking problem, you got into your car and drove home because you genuinely thought you were not drunk and were ok to drive.

This message is for people who have NEVER been charged with a DUI/DWI before. If you are DUMB enough to get caught the 2nd time and feel that you are being picked on GET REAL!!

This is for the person who has a problem. Any person with a problem needs to get help.

http://www.aa.org/lang/en/meeting_finder.cfm?origpage=29

My goal is to have our laws changed. Alcoholism is a disease and needs to be treated as such. I think that your first offense going strait to criminal court is wrong.

In BC if you get caught drinking and driving you get a 24hour roadside suspension. Then, you have 7 days from the day you were suspended to appeal a 90 day suspension from ICBC. Then, you will have to face court for a further 1 year suspension and a criminal record.

My goal is to change things. Right now from the date that you need to make your first appearance in court to the actual trial date is approx 1 year. So what is the point to the 1 year suspension? I would think it is to get drunk drivers off of the roads? but if people are still able to drive from when the 90 suspension is up until the trial date who is that helping?

The time from when the person is pulled over to the trial time he/she could have gone through a rehab/aa program.

Why are people who have a genuine problem with alcohol are being treated like criminals. Alcoholism IS A DISEASE and needs to be treated as such.

I am very happy with how the laws have become very hard on drunk drivers, but not all deserve to be treated as criminals.

I am trying to get the government to review this. Just listen to me. My repeated attempts to contact government officials have been ignored.

If I am not the only one who feels that things need to be changed or for more information please email me at
reviewthedrinkinglawsbc@yahoo.com

Well, i finally did decide to leave the keys for my car home before going to the bar and that night i ended up getting charged with public intoxication and walking on public street drunk .
What can i say they out there to get u no matter what u do .
Moving a broad as well this gov is no different than some african dictors.

I had an impaired two years ago . Waited and waited for cab in minus 30 and finally had enough and drove. Got pulled over because a head light was out. Was a realtor and also had my class 1. I was totally f#$ked! I paid the price and held myself accountable for what I did. Some on this posting have been pretty hard on some who have made this mistake. Having said that I feel for people who have lost a loved one to a drunk driver. What bothers me is how people and employers treat us like rapists when they have in all likelyhood made the same mistake without even knowing it. Truth is most never knew they were impaired simply because they never got caught. Everyone who drinks has done it at one point in their lives. Here is a fact. If someone were to start drinking at 8 o'clock and drink until 2 a;m i.estags, weddings, birthdays.... please don't anyone say they have never drank this much either. ... it happens. If this person was to take a cab home thats great. Good job!!! your so responsible!... and then that same person (hungover from hell) gets their girlfriend or whoever to drive them the next day around noon. Guess what? You were impaired. People are hungover from hell the next day, drive their cars and think their sober? It's that oh!.. I slept 6 hours I'm fine attitude. Wrong. Be careful now all you people out their that think you have never drank and drove. Don't believe me? Do a little research on time that has to elapse for BAC levels to be legal. I did my research.

just got my 2nd 24 hr suspension last nigth. I'm assuming this willaffect my icbc rates. can anyone tell me how much?

I weigh 215 lbs, am athletic and at 48 years have never had a driving or criminal offence. Last weekend I had 4 glasses of red wine over 6 hours. I blew 130 and 120 - after the hand cuffs and jail routine, incl, full photo, fingerprints, etc. My date, a responsible professional, my lawyers, everybody is shocked i.e. they've all done this. I pride my safe driving and am still shocked. Folks, any more than 1 drink and you're pushing your luck in the most aggressive province in Canada. And to all you purity spouters, I've been hit by careless drivers 4 times in 8 years with all of the opposing drivers being 100% liable and fined. Nights in trauma wards, permanent disabilities, thousands in lst income etc etc. Them? A bloody traffoc ticket. The latest, I've launched a civil suit. Had enough of irresponsible drivers - some without a valid license - getting away with dame near killing me! Removing DI driviers, I fully support. But this seems to be all this crazy gov;t cares about. I'm moving abroad to a mature, cultured society. Folks, good luck with the totalitarian state. And no more than 1 drink, unless you want to loose your life.

I think you are gong to have a problem Zoe, unless there's a computer glitch or something.

I had my driver's licence suspended and I drove. The police did not notice that my driver's licence is suspended. Now I have to go and get my new driver's licence. Do I get into troubles or they will give it to me.

Bob, I don't see a problem if he already has an Alberta license. However, if you want more information go to
www.drivershandbook.com and click CANADA and then Alberta and the link about Moving to Alberta from another province.

I have a question and hope someone knows the answer. Someone in my family moved to Alberta (from Ontario) in July and says he now has an Alberta driver's license. Problem is, my wife and I got a letter yesterday from Ontario saying his license has been suspended for unpaid fines. My question is: Is it remotely possible that he really does have an Alberta driver's license? I thought he would have to surrender his Ontario license to get the Alberta one. If so, then how could Ontario suspend his license? And, is it even possible to get an Alberta license if you have unpaid fines in Ontario? Thanks for commenting.

you might be in big trouble at the border

Does anybody know if you are allowed to leave the country after being charged for driving while suspended>?

Hi to every body.
Before going for the insurance check with the insurance company about they conditions.then go for the incurance.

synjones
California DUI

One thing all the people with DUI's on this site have all done is refuse to aknowldge the idiousy of operating a motor vehicle after any alcohol what so ever.
C'mon get fricken real here folks!!!!
I only drove this far.!
I'm out there preventing accidents "stoned".!
How can I shirk all responsibility in another province!
the Gov is wrong to fine me so much!
How can I avoid the conseqenses now that "I" got busted!
all of these way's of thiking are selfish and do not take into account the people who's loved ones are gone forever !!!!!!!that's "FOREVER"...for all you able to rationalize driving drunk or "just drinking a little"these people must get sick to their stomach"s thinking about their losses and reading this "crock after crock Of bullshit"
I'm different ,"I can handle it"
EXCUSES EXCUSES EXCUSES,any one of you people ever hear the word"problem drinker!
these so called problem drinkers get suspension after suspension DUI after DUI and all they can thik about is how to get away from the law.

One symptom of the disease of alcoholism is a condition of mind called "being in full flight from reality " at a certain point the alcoholic can no longer defentiate between right and wrong!

in other word's a normal drinker leaves the key's at home ahead of time knowing
that the alcohol will be part of the evening's entertainment .!!!
the "alcoholic " or if you prefer delusion to reality "the problem drinker will take the key's out and drink and start to justify the drive home as they begin to lose control of their judment and ability to think rationaly.....this is the rub can you leave it alone and still socialise or can you leave the key's alone knowing ahead of time you don't stay within the limits of the law regaurding consumption and driving.

If your interested in finding out if you suffer from alcoholism just bite the bullit and go find an AA meeting in your area and go see .
it's free and no one will know who you are or what your doing there,so just drop in and grab a cup of coffee and listen you may find it is what you have been searching for all alone

But please don't take the key's take a taxi.......

my daughters boyfriend who was serving court imposed suspension of one year for driving offences including a 24 hour has now been pulled over and caught driving while under suspension and also got another 24 hour suspension (re booze again). question when this all goes to court what can he expect to get fine/suspension/jail?

Hi everyone. I have ON driving license and got into an accident without insurance. The first time i went to court the judge dismissed the case.So the insurance company filed a reappeal and the arrangements they gave me were very unreasonble, expected me to pay 6000 in 2 months. So now they suspended my license and are telling me to pay 8200 asap otherwise my license will remain suspended. I cant pay this moneyI have asked for an arrangement they are giving me only 1 year to pay 8200. Please help and let me know my options I have asked to pay 500 a month which is already hard to do but the insurance is refusing to accept that arrangement
thanks everyone.

perry,

If you think long and hard enough, my hope is that you attribute your situation to the former, the latter we all got, doesn't mean there's gonna be a demolishin derby every night. Go to your initial appearance, in the absence of any lawyer, they will hand you your "file" immediately flip to the yellow page, it will indicate the crown's initial sentencing position. You'll get that before you have to decide anything. ask for a minute to review it, that will tell you what the crown will recommend to the Judge. At that juncture you have two options; ask for an adjournment of a week or two and then talk to lawyer about it, some lawyers will probably offer to look at your file for free maybe and tell you if you have any hope of a defense. Another option at that juncture is to just plead guilty, if the crown's initial sentencing position is 12 months to 18 months [who gives a shit about the fine but it will be 800 or 1000] and you think you're dead in the water you may want to save yourself the 10-12,000 the lawyer and expert witness will cost to roll the dice. If you plead guilty, ask for an opportunity to speak on your defence with respect to sentencing and explain your dielema and that you've learned your lesson. My guess is you get 18 months on the strength of one prior 14 years ago, whether the presence and work of a lawyer can parlay that into only 12 months I don't know. Another consideration is this; If you manage to get into court and sentenced right away my understanding at least is that any suspension will run concurrent to the 90 day suspension you should already be serving, at least that is what I was told by ICBC. Good luck and don't drink and drive.

does anyone have any idea about a second offense charge? I was charged 14 years ago, and unfortunatley due to my own stupidity and a nagging wife i was stopped again this year. I have been told by every lawyer i talked to different things. some say i will, others say i won't. Any ideas?? If i have to hire a lawyer my daughter can kiss her first year of univeristy away..so i need some answers..thanks

Im loosing my license for smoking weed.... and im a good driver who frequently prevents accidents on the crazy island roads... main thing is i was pulled over during the day entering a on ramp abiding all laws and pulled over when a officer with redder eyes then mine proceeded to tell me my eyes were a bit red and made me step out of the car(i wasnt smoking weed honestly) i did a few tests for just smoking weed one were most people would fail of ignorance the others i passed and they still impounded my car.. I lost total respect for the system.. i can't understand how are own government can rape are pockets like this... there is a law for everything no one is safe if there pockets are low. Sooner or later enough has to be enough....btw another offense of mine was a ticket for a spare tire...

Liz,

Here's what the Alberta Government website says about a license suspension in another province..

http://www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/2566.htm

"I am suspended in another province but now living in Alberta. I would like an Alberta driver’s licence. What should I do?

If your license is suspended in another province you must contact that province and clear their suspension before you can be licensed in Alberta."

I suspect it's the same in BC. Check here... http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_fines_pen_index.asp

Hi, Im currently living in Ontario and my husband and I are planning to move to British Columbia or Alberta for work.
My husbands licence has been suspended for over 15 years due to unpaid fines. Can he get a new licence in another province? I no he cant drive in ontario, but can he drive somewhere else? He can only get his licence in Ontario if we pay the fines, but we cant afford it. His fines are not due to any dangerous driving or dui's, it was just driving with no licence or no insurance back when he was young.

Hi I am in a similar situation to Doug. I have my license suspended for 3 years but want to move to toronto are you guys sure there is no way to get a license there? Do they have it in their computer system? I was thinking about starting from a learners license that way they may not check my old license. Does anyone know if that would work???

I have 9 months to go from a year suspension. Does anyone know if its ok to drive in USA? i mean im only convicted here in BC

I was given a 24 hour suspension, and a court date, can anyone tell me what happens at the court date?

You need to talk to the para legal ex cops such as Pointts

I recieved a 24 hour roadside suspension for "suspision" of being under the influence....Not for drinking but for weed....I was NOT HIGH. How can I fight the 24 hour so my rates don't go up, and I dont end up with some friggin suspension? I drive for work, that is why I DONT DRINK AND DRIVE.....please let me know, thanks!

i was charged with duiDec 26

impounded my car, plus 24 hour suspension plus 90 day suspension
Case thrown out of court in Feb. They refuse to recind the 90 day suspension , citing a different burden of proof. Not guilty , charges dropped and 90 day suspension. NAZIS

I have a second impaired pending. This happened in June of 06. I was supposed to go to court in April of 07 but was adjourned until Feb 08.. This is extensive amount of time before being formally charged. I have a lawyer. Do you think they might drop the charges as it has been so long??

I was charged with a second impaired and I received 14 days in jail.(automatic) and an 18mths suspension of my license by a judge. Icbc slapped me with another 18 mths,so I have to take the vision test and the sign test and a road test to get my license back.It has been a real drag walking and catching the bus,but I have since quit drinking and I have learned my lesson.It just is not worth it.

Allan, I think you need a good lawyer. It's a criminal offense so there are serious consequencs you may not have thought about.

I blew over .8(Fail at Ride program then 121 and 106 at the station)..what are my chances...Ontario...first time

if you have recieved a 3rd dui result was an accident with only bodily harm to your self know one else involved does this go on your criminal record? (i think it might) if it does is there a way to get it off?

DUI is not a smart and safe thing to do,however not causing damages,or injuries or death to anyone, has cost me a lot of pressure in my life lost a very good paying job,unemployed at this moment,lawyers are a waste of money still owe my lawyer and the fine now have to pay for a course,to see if i am suitable to drive.Will not even grant a license so i can work and support my family,my advise DO NOT DRINK ADN DRIVE>

First A 1 year suspention at 19,then 2 yrs ,and at 23 indefinately gone.Its now been about 8.5 yrs.I havent been able to drive,without ever being in accident.I am greatful however that no one was ever injured.I am 29 now and believe my licencse is coming this year,after I take test again!I do know someone whom possibly killed a person while under the influence.He spent time in jail,yrs,and ils!It couldve been me or you!

Scott:

If you are suspended in Ontario, then BC will not grant you a license. But 3 months is not long, and BC has good public transit. You could try talking to government officials about it. See
http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_renew_replace_new.asp

I was charged recently in Ontario for impaired driving,blowing over .8.Totally friggin stupid I know.I'm now coming back to B.C. to work and live.Does anyone know if I can retain a license in B.C.as my Ontario license is now suspended for three months.By the way if anyone plans on going out for the night and parking their car overnight somewhere,don't do it.Leave it at home or have a designated driver that will keep your keys,and leave you free from temptation.Thank god no one got hurt.

Dylan:

If you are in BC, you can see the points system explained at
http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_fines_pen_index.asp

and details at
http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_fines_pen_fine_chart.asp

Max, David:

You might be perfect candidates to read and see the videos at
http://www.icbc.com/road_safety/roadsafety_drinkdrive.asp#1

Does this sound familiar??

QUOTE:
Are you still making excuses?

Having "a few drinks" before getting behind the wheel is widely viewed as unacceptable, yet some people are still coming up with reasons why it's okay.

New CounterAttack advertising in B.C. is spreading the message that drinking any alcohol and driving could cost you more than you think.
"Excuses" is the main theme

The ad campaign takes common, everyday excuses for drinking and driving, such as...

* "I can handle my liquor."
* "Leaving my car overnight is a hassle."
* "It's only a short drive home."

... then shows the real consequences — from losing your license to killing people.

END QUOTE ---------------

David "made it home safely" ... as if the goal is to drink, then drive, and make it home safely. Plenty of drunk drivers like you DON'T make it home safely one time... often it is the LAST episode after months or years of driving after drinking. Then they decide to stop doing it. After they injured or killed someone.

Too late.

i would just like to know how many penalty points you can have before you lose your licence
thanx

Driving is a privilege not a right. Driving while impaired is not only stupid it is an infringement on the rights of others.(ie you are a hazard on the road) Tell your story to someone like me who has lost a son, daughter, friend etc to some idiot who was driving while impaired. I would like to see this strictly enforced and the maximum penalties applied. I support "lifetime" bans for those who are chronic DUI's or who have caused death or injury. For those who drive while suspended the vehicles should be confiscated and then sold or crushed.

To true Max.I got busted and am in the middle of this bullshit program that does nothing but rob one of thousands of dollars.I got busted driving one block in the winter at 2am having made it home safely.I was pulled over in my driveway for no headlights.The street was well lit,and now I have a criminal record and am looking at major dollars to get back on the road if I choose that route.since walking,I've been hit 3 separate times by old folks.I have never caused even close to a accident while impaired.Now I'm being reamed up the backside by this evil corrupt government of ours.Thailand ,here I come!See you later Canada.

what a bunch of fascist bullshit