June 2024

Driving Law Podcast Episode 355: Police Public Image and New Safe Passing Laws

On this week’s episode Kyla and Paul talk about her driving experience with the VPD. They look at the overall image of policing and the changes that have happened over time. Also, new minimum distance passing laws come into effect!

Listen on streaming platforms now!

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: How things are shaking out for B.C.’s four major political parties

Our Soapbox Social panel, Mo Amir and Kyla Lee, discuss what the shifting political landscape means for the B.C. Conservatives, B.C. United, B.C. Greens, and B.C. NDP.

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Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia 

There is often a great deal of confusion about what may or may not amount to distracted driving in British Columbia. The definition of distracted driving or using an electronic device while driving is broad, and also does not specifically state all the conduct that is both allowed and prohibited. 

This blog post will break down some of the common statements we hear about distracted driving and whether or not those are allowed or prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 300

Welcome to another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we delve into the most bizarre and head-scratching stories of scammers getting their just desserts. This week, we’re spotlighting some truly outrageous cons that have ended in spectacular failure. From a faux wife who turned out to be a fraudster, to a man whose tax evasion landed him in prison, and a dine-and-dash duo who couldn’t escape the long arm of the law, these stories are sure to make you laugh and gasp in equal measure!

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When is Radar or Laser Speed Evidence Admissible in BC?

Just because a police officer measures your speed using a RADAR or Laser device, does not mean that the reading will automatically be admissible, nor will it be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you were speeding. Challenging Radar and Laser speed readings is possible. But the law on this is complex and the pathway to successfully challenge it is difficult. 

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Kyla on the Jill Bennett Show: BC drivers now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and cyclists

Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads. The new rules start Monday and require drivers to stay at least a metre away from vulnerable road users if the speed limit is up to 50 kilometres an hour, and a metre-and-a-half at speeds over that.

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This week on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff Andreas: Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial

After two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury pronounced Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he faced…

“…Once you get one ‘guilty’, the expectation is that there are going to be another 33 following it unless the defence had been able to successfully poke holes in some of the evidence of some of the witnesses – which it was very clear throughout the course of the trial, they were not able to do.”

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Covid Trial Delays: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!

Welcome to Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! This week, lawyer Kyla Lee discusses covid trial delays… Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee gives her take on a made-in-Canada court case each week and discusses why these cases should have been heard by Canada’s highest court: the Supreme Court of Canada.

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What is law the around the disclosure of records for speed measurement devices in BC?

The rules of disclosure for these records would depend on which disclosure regime the Court deems to apply. These can be the law of disclosure under the Crown’s obligation to disclose, or the common law rules. 

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