Form AB-1 needs to be completed by you and sent to your insurance company within 10 business days of the accident. If you can’t submit it within 10 days, you should do so as soon as possible. If you can’t fill it out yourself, you can have an authorized representative do it for you
This June a new law was introduced in the Provincial Legislature, called the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act. It was passed in July and it makes a number of changes to drinking and driving laws, giving additional powers to police.
Police in Canada have broad powers to arrest individuals whom they encounter. An arrest is a powerful tool that has serious legal implications for the arrested person. Importantly, an arrested person is not free to leave police custody and can no longer freely go about their business. Attempting to escape a lawful arrest can result in criminal charges, not to mention an unpleasant encounter with police.
