This is one reason I agreed to Moderate the Canada forum.
First of all: yes DUI is a serious offense in Canada.
Secondly; when driving a commercial vehicle into Canada; you are on business and the guidelines for entry are stricter.
Thirdly:
Canada does NOT EXPUNGE a criminal record.
The 500.00 fee is a charge by a commercial firm who will help you to fill out forms to get permission to enter.
I have no idea whether they charge 500.00 or 50.00
A lawyer can do it too; likely for a lot more money.
That is not a Canadian Government fee; although they likely charge 50.00 or so.
If you did something stupid when you were young and the police were involved there is a record. I'm sure there are lots of us middle agers who were foolish once in our youth and regret it to this day.
Minor marijuana pocession; impaired driving; minor assault etc.
If you wish to discuss this at length; please post a message in the Canada Forum.
Isn't Driving Under the Influence a serious crime in the USA?
Especially for a commercial driver whose livelyhood depends on keeping a good driving record!
> I have talked to a couple of drivers who had a dui as far
>back as 30 yrs. ago, which from what I understand is a
>felony in Canada, but they were told that for 500.00 Canada
>would expunge their record.
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>Just makes me wonder what is more of a crime a DUI or
>Extortion.
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> Work Smart not Hard!!!
> Fr8 Shaker