Careless driving

[Benfishin]

I've got a buddy who was tagged w/ careless driving(he got his DUI reduced). Does this show up on his record as a felony in Canada? Does he have anything to worry about? Any help would be appreciated. Happened 8 years ago.

[ddsbyday]

I would check with lawdog but I believe your friend is good to go. DUI,DWI=no Canada 10yrs!!

[oldcritter]

Problem is the "careless" may be coupled with an "implied consent" violation that appears on the driving record. Taken together means a drinking/driving violation occurred, and can, in some situations, be used for enhancing subsequent drinking violations from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. You'll have to check with customs to determine how the Canadien authorities treat the situation you speak of.

[MuskyBrian]

This is what you do ....have him bring paperwork along detailing his violation. Therefore if somehow you are given a problem, and they see a blip on the radar and determine they are concerned he has a DUI, you bust out the papers and show them it is not and you will be fine

[SCONASOTAN]

I have the same situation and I was told when I called St. Francis that if my DUI was dropped, that I was ok. (3 years ago) No matter how you look at it (dropped /reduced) the CRIMINAL offense is careless driving and as far as I know that is ok in Canada. I have been through the border at least 2-3 times per year since then with no trouble. However, I have never been pulled over and searched either. The imlied consent falls under another category I believe some sort of CIVIL offense. YOu were not convicted of DUI and that cannot be seen as the same as a conviction. That would be like saying we don't allow sex offenders in Canada and then not allowing Kirby Puckett (god rest his soul) in because he was seen on TV being accused of touching boobs.

Hope this helps.

[Benfishin]

Did you ever driver after your offense? This guy is planning on driving this year for the first time. He says the car is registered in his wife's name.

[SCONASOTAN]

yes, I have driven my pick-up with boat attached to Lac Seul a couple of times. never any trouble.