Charges included 33 violation tickets for alcohol consumption in a public area, two 72-hour alcohol-related driving suspensions, one impaired driving charge and one seat belt violation. There were also three charges for possession of marijuana and cocaine.
Consumption of alcohol in a public area, including Marmot Basin parking lots, is illegal and can result in a fine up to $230, reminds Jasper RCMP. They also urge people to consider factors that change how alcohol affects an individual, particularly fatigue associated with physical activities like skiing and snowboarding. Other factors that influence how alcohol affects people differently include diet and prescriptions.
An individual with a blood alcohol level below .08 can be considered impaired. With new regulations implemented in September 2012, a driver with a blood alcohol level of .05 to .08 receives a three-day license suspension and three-day vehicle seizure on his or her first offence. Penalties escalate for repeat offenders.
