Without even being frozen, drivers could see their driver’s license suspended for three months, because of the THC present in their saliva.
Quebec law provides for “zero tolerance” for cannabis while driving, a new criminal offense under the Highway Traffic Act. Under this law, a driver will be sanctioned regardless of the amount of THC in his system. The police will apply it with saliva detection devices, the reliability of which is in doubt.
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Me Lee believes that the Quebec law “goes against science”. The lawyer denounces that under this “zero tolerance”, drivers could end up with a criminal record, that their driving abilities were weakened by cannabis or not. “It can have a big impact on employability. Many jobs and volunteer positions require the driver’s file. “
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