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Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation and Resources for Motor Vehicle Law (13:II)"

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'''Read the relevant sections of the MVA to determine if there is the possibility of imprisonment for a particular offence.''' The OA limits the likelihood of incarceration as s 6 states that there should be no imprisonment for absolute liability offences and s 82(1) states that there should be no imprisonment for non-payment of fines.  
'''Read the relevant sections of the MVA to determine if there is the possibility of imprisonment for a particular offence.''' The OA limits the likelihood of incarceration as s 6 states that there should be no imprisonment for absolute liability offences and s 82(1) states that there should be no imprisonment for non-payment of fines.  


===== f) Breach of Insurance Conditions =====
==== f) Breach of Insurance Conditions ====


Pursuant to s 55(8) of the ''Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation'', offences under MVA ss 95 and 102 (driving while prohibited), s 224 (driving with a blood alcohol level over .08), and s 226 (refusal to provide a blood sample) are considered a breach of certain insurance conditions. It is  also a breach of these conditions if alcohol or drugs have rendered the driver incapable of proper control of the vehicle.  
Pursuant to s 55(8) of the ''Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation'', offences under MVA ss 95 and 102 (driving while prohibited), s 224 (driving with a blood alcohol level over .08), and s 226 (refusal to provide a blood sample) are considered a breach of certain insurance conditions. It is  also a breach of these conditions if alcohol or drugs have rendered the driver incapable of proper control of the vehicle.


== B. Federal (Criminal) Driving Offences ==
== B. Federal (Criminal) Driving Offences ==