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Old 04-11-2010, 07:18 PM   #247
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Originally Posted by calumniate View Post
Sorry double post - hockeycop I haven't seen those laws there. But I thought that police had authority to impound cars if they think that people are unfit to drive? This can include drugs, alcohol, fatigue or whatever?
Yes, TSA S.89 gives them the authority to issue a 24 hour suspension on the spot and have the vehicle impounded. The general rule of thumb for alcohol is minor signs of impairment of BAC 0.05. Drug use can result in a 24 hr suspension as well. Fatigue is not covered under this section.
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