The BC government has passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act (the "Act") that says pregnant women are prohibited from driving during the second and third trimester of their pregnancy. The consequence for breaking such a law on a first offence would include a fine of $1000 and the suspension of her license for one week. A second offence would result in a minimum fine of $10,000, the suspension of her license for a minimum of 12 months and the possibility of a jail term not to exceed three months. Mary was 6 months pregnant and was charged with her second offence for driving while pregnant under the Act. She has been fined $10,000, her license has been suspended for a year and the Crown is recommending that Mary receive a sentence of 1 month in jail.