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Government responds to new drinking and driving penalty concerns
November 29, 2010

  
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Following CRFA action, the B.C. government has publicly acknowledged the unintended consequences of the new drinking and driving penalties, and promised to work with the industry on finding solutions. CRFA made it clear that B.C.’s stiffer impaired driving legislation – which came into effect on Sept. 20 – has significantly affected licensed restaurants and bars.

Public education campaign set to launch

Although the legislation cannot be amended until the legislature reconvenes in the spring, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has been directed to quickly work with CRFA and other industry stakeholders to develop a public education campaign. Aiming to clear up public confusion over the new penalties – and how much one can drink and still legally drive – the campaign includes an on-premise component where members can distribute government information on drinking guidelines. The campaign is expected to launch within two weeks.
 		  
Breathalyzers readjusted

Additionally, the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police announced it would recalibrate all 2,200 breathalyzers in the province to 0.06 blood alcohol content (BAC), to compensate for any possible margin of error.  In the meantime, police officers will issue 24-hr driving prohibitions and investigate criminal impaired driving as always. However, three-, seven- and 30-day roadside prohibitions will not be issued unless a recalibrated breathalyzer was used. (Click here for the full public statement by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police.)

CRFA’s recommendations

These actions respond to CRFA’s new drinking and driving penalty recommendations, which are as follows:
  • table the new rules and ease off on enforcement until legislation can be amended
  • launch a public education campaign
  • provide a minimum 16 per cent on-premise wholesale liquor purchase discount to help reduce licensee costs
   
 
 
 
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