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Proposed Amendments to the Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing amendments to the Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations (SCPR). These proposed amendments will reflect recent amendments made to the Hours-of-Service Regulations (HoSR) for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) which are used to monitor the driving and rest times of drivers operating large commercial vehicles, helping to keep highways across Canada safe.
The proposed amendments to the SCPR will include the implementation of ticketable offences, increases to set fines, and changes to administrative fees. Listing ELD-related offences in the SCPR creates an option for offenders to avoid lengthy court process by paying the set fine and an administrative fee.
Have Your Say
The proposed amendments include:
making 20 offences created under the HoSR ticketable offences by listing them in the proposed SCPR amendment; and,
raising fine amounts and administrative fees for offences regarding carriers, shippers, consigners, and drivers in the HoSR so they align with other jurisdictions.
While these amendments will increase the number of ticketable offences in the NWT, it is not expected that these changes will impact government revenue. The increase in fines is expected to act as a more effective deterrent and increase compliance with the requirements. The amendments help to enhance road safety and align the NWT with other jurisdictions in Canada that have recently amended regulations concerning conviction procedures for the misuse of ELDs.
NWT residents had the opportunity to provide their feedback on the proposed amendments to the SCPR until April 8, 2024.
Next Steps
The engagement period closed on April 8, 2024. If substantial feedback is received from the public once the engagement is closed, it will be summarized in a What We Heard Report and made available to the public. A public service announcement will be issued when the amendments formally come into force.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing amendments to the Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations (SCPR). These proposed amendments will reflect recent amendments made to the Hours-of-Service Regulations (HoSR) for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) which are used to monitor the driving and rest times of drivers operating large commercial vehicles, helping to keep highways across Canada safe.
The proposed amendments to the SCPR will include the implementation of ticketable offences, increases to set fines, and changes to administrative fees. Listing ELD-related offences in the SCPR creates an option for offenders to avoid lengthy court process by paying the set fine and an administrative fee.
Have Your Say
The proposed amendments include:
making 20 offences created under the HoSR ticketable offences by listing them in the proposed SCPR amendment; and,
raising fine amounts and administrative fees for offences regarding carriers, shippers, consigners, and drivers in the HoSR so they align with other jurisdictions.
While these amendments will increase the number of ticketable offences in the NWT, it is not expected that these changes will impact government revenue. The increase in fines is expected to act as a more effective deterrent and increase compliance with the requirements. The amendments help to enhance road safety and align the NWT with other jurisdictions in Canada that have recently amended regulations concerning conviction procedures for the misuse of ELDs.
NWT residents had the opportunity to provide their feedback on the proposed amendments to the SCPR until April 8, 2024.
Next Steps
The engagement period closed on April 8, 2024. If substantial feedback is received from the public once the engagement is closed, it will be summarized in a What We Heard Report and made available to the public. A public service announcement will be issued when the amendments formally come into force.
Page last updated: 02 Oct 2024, 10:57 AM
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This engagement is open from March 7, 2024 to April 8, 2024.
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