Province introduces second update to Traffic Safety Act
EDMONTON – The provincial government has announced its second step in updating Alberta’s traffic laws.
Bill 16, introduced today by Transportation Minister Brian Mason, will provide for expanding the ignition interlock program and create regulations for ride-share companies like Uber.
Mason said currently anyone who is under double the legal limit can apply for an exemption from the the interlock program.
“One of the amendments will strengthen impaired driving legislation by removing the first time offender’s exemption from the ignition interlock program,” he said. “Research clearly demonstrates alcohol interlock programs reduce recidivism amongst first-time offenders.”