Driving while prohibited is a criminal offence under section 320.18 of the Criminal Code. It applies when a person operates a motor vehicle despite being under a court-ordered prohibition from driving, usually as part of a sentence for impaired driving or other serious traffic offences. The offence is taken seriously by the courts because it reflects a deliberate disregard for judicial authority and poses a risk to public safety.

Dangerous driving is a criminal offence under section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. It occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public, taking into account all the circumstances — including the nature of the place, traffic conditions, and the way the vehicle was operated. You do not need to cause harm or even be involved in a collision to be charged.

The offence of Impaired Driving prohibits the operation or care and control of a vehicle while the person’s ability to operate it is impaired by drug or alcohol.

The offence of 80 Plus prohibits the operation or care and control of a vehicle while the person’s blood alcohol concentration is 80mg per 100mg of blood or over.

In Canada, any person operating or having care and control of a vehicle is required to provide samples of their breath when given a valid demand, unless there is a reasonable excuse why they are unable to do so.