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C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 180
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180. A conviction for an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46) committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle entails by operation of law the cancellation of any licence to drive a road vehicle or the suspension of the right to obtain such a licence:
(1)  sections 220, 221 and 236 (criminal negligence causing death or bodily harm, or manslaughter);
(2)  section 320.13 (dangerous operation);
(3)  section 320.14 (operation while impaired by alcohol or a drug);
(4)  section 320.15 (failure or refusal to comply with a peace officer’s demand made under section 320.27 or 320.28 of the Criminal Code);
(5)  section 320.16 (failure to stop after an accident); and
(6)  section 320.17 (flight from a peace officer).
The convicting judge must order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3; 2000, c. 64, s. 7; 2004, c. 2, s. 15; 2008, c. 14, s. 11; 2007, c. 40, s. 27; 2008, c. 14, s. 11; 2018, c. 19, s. 36.
180. A conviction for an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46) committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle entails by operation of law the cancellation of any licence to drive a road vehicle or the suspension of the right to obtain such a licence:
(1)  section 220, 221, 236, paragraph a of subsection 1 or subsection 3 or 4 of section 249, section 249.1, 249.2, 249.3, subsection 1, 3 or 4 of section 249.4 or subsection 1, 1.2 or 1.3 of section 252;
(2)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3, 3.1 or 3.2 of section 255.
The convicting judge must order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3; 2000, c. 64, s. 7; 2004, c. 2, s. 15; 2008, c. 14, s. 11; 2007, c. 40, s. 27; 2008, c. 14, s. 11.
180. Where a person is convicted under the Criminal Code of an offence committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle, that person’s learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence shall be cancelled if the offence is an offence under
(1)  section 220, 221 or 236;
(2)  paragraph a of subsection 1, subsection 3 or 4 of section 249 or section 249.1;
(3)  subsection 1, 1.2 or 1.3 of section 252;
(4)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3, 3.1 or 3.2 of section 255.
Upon convicting the person, the judge shall order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3; 2000, c. 64, s. 7; 2004, c. 2, s. 15; 2008, c. 14, s. 11.
180. Where a person is convicted under the Criminal Code of an offence committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle, that person’s learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence shall be cancelled if the offence is an offence under
(1)  section 220, 221 or 236;
(2)  paragraph a of subsection 1, subsection 3 or 4 of section 249 or section 249.1;
(3)  subsection 1, 1.2 or 1.3 of section 252;
(4)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2 or 3 of section 255.
Upon convicting the person, the judge shall order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3; 2000, c. 64, s. 7; 2004, c. 2, s. 15.
180. Where a person is convicted under the Criminal Code of an offence committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle, that person’s learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence shall be cancelled if the offence is an offence under
(1)  section 220, 221 or 236;
(2)  paragraph a of subsection 1, subsection 3 or 4 of section 249 or section 249.1;
(3)  subsection 1 of section 252;
(4)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2 or 3 of section 255.
Upon convicting the person, the judge shall order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3; 2000, c. 64, s. 7.
180. Where a person is convicted under the Criminal Code of an offence committed with a road vehicle or an off-highway vehicle, that person’s learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence shall be cancelled if the offence is an offence under
(1)  section 220, 221 or 236;
(2)  paragraph a of subsection 1 or subsection 3 or 4 of section 249;
(3)  subsection 1 of section 252;
(4)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2 or 3 of section 255.
Upon convicting the person, the judge shall order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54; 1999, c. 66, s. 3.
180. Where a person is convicted under the Criminal Code (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-46) of an offence committed with a road vehicle, that person’s learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence shall be cancelled if the offence is an offence under
(1)  section 220, 221 or 236;
(2)  paragraph a of subsection 1 or subsection 3 or 4 of section 249;
(3)  subsection 1 of section 252;
(4)  section 253, subsection 5 of section 254 or subsection 2 or 3 of section 255.
Upon convicting the person, the judge shall order the confiscation of the licence referred to in the first paragraph so that it may be returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73; 1996, c. 56, s. 54.
180. Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph a) of subsection (1), or subsection (3) or (4) of section 249, subsection (1) of section 252, section 253, subsection (5) of section 254, subsection (2) or (3) of section 255 of the Criminal Code (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-46) or where a person is convicted of an offence under section 220, 221 or 236 of the said Code if the offence was committed with a road vehicle, including an off-highway vehicle, his learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence are cancelled and the judge pronouncing the conviction shall order that the licences be confiscated and returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a licence, a learner’s licence, a probationary licence or a driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69; 1996, c. 60, s. 73.
180. Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph a) of subsection (1), or subsection (3) or (4) of section 249, subsection (1) of section 252, section 253, subsection (5) of section 254, subsection (2) or (3) of section 255 of the Criminal Code (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-46) or where a person is convicted of an offence under section 220, 221 or 236 of the said Code if the offence was committed with a road vehicle, his learner’s licence, probationary licence or driver’s licence are cancelled and the judge pronouncing the conviction shall order that the licences be confiscated and returned to the Société.
If the person does not hold a licence, a learner’s licence, a probationary licence or a driver’s licence, his right to obtain such a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 83, s. 69.
180. Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph a) of subsection (1), or subsection (3) or (4) of section 249, subsection (1) of section 252, section 253, subsection (5) of section 254, subsection (2) or (3) of section 255 of the Criminal Code (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-46) or where a person is convicted of an offence under section 220, 221 or 236 of the said Code if the offence was committed with a road vehicle, his licence is cancelled and the judge making the conviction shall order the licence confiscated and handed over to the Société.
If the person does not hold a licence, his right to obtain a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7; 1990, c. 19, s. 11.
180. Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph a) of subsection (1), or subsection (3) or (4) of section 249, subsection (1) of section 252, section 253, subsection (5) of section 254, subsection (2) or (3) of section 255 of the Criminal Code (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter C-46) or where a person is convicted of an offence under section 220, 221 or 236 of the said Code if the offence was committed with a road vehicle, his licence is cancelled and the judge making the conviction shall order the licence confiscated and handed over to the Régie.
If the person does not hold a licence, his right to obtain a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180; 1988, c. 68, s. 7.
180. Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph a) of subsection (1), or subsection (3) or (4) of section 233, subsection (1) of section 236, section 237, subsection (5) of section 238, subsection (2) or (3) of section 239 of the Criminal Code or where a person is convicted of an offence under section 203, 204 or 219 of the said Code if the offence was committed with a road vehicle, his licence is cancelled and the judge making the conviction shall order the licence confiscated and handed over to the Régie.
If the person does not hold a licence, his right to obtain a licence is suspended.
1986, c. 91, s. 180.
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