Man Calls New Drinking and Driving Law Unconstitutional
Posted Aug 5, 2010 04:18:11 PM.
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A Toronto man says a new law prohibiting drivers 21 and under from having any alcohol whatsoever in their systems is unconstitutional.
Kevin Wiener is taking the government to court alleging the law that took effect Sunday violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms because it is based on age.
Wiener, 20 year’s old, was on the Jeff Allan show this morning, telling guest host Gary Doyle people who are old enough to serve in the military and elect governments are mature enough to decide if they want a drink with dinner.
The government says the law is based on scientific evidence showing accidents involving drinking drivers fall off dramatically after age 22.
According to MADD Canada, while drivers aged 16-to-24 make up just 13% of the population, they represent 33% of deaths caused by drunk driving.
Wiener says that the new law its based on who is going to the polls. And, a wide majority of those impacted by this new rule, are not typically going to vote.
The application was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice yesterday morning, and will be hear on November 1st.
