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Understanding the Consequences of Impaired Driving

Driver sitting in a car being stopped by a police officer, who is checking a device, possibly related to impaired driving enforcement.

British Columbia has strict impaired driving laws with severe consequences for drivers found to be over the legal limit, refusing to provide a breath sample, or otherwise violating impaired driving laws. Drivers face Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs), 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibitions (ADPs), or even criminal charges, depending on the circumstances. Here’s what you need to know about these penalties, their differences, and the potential consequences of a criminal conviction.

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Understanding Breath Tests: How Errors and Issues Can Lead to False Readings

Man blowing into a breathalyzer during a roadside breath test false readings.

Breath tests are a cornerstone of impaired driving enforcement, particularly during Counterattack Season. While these devices are often portrayed as infallible, the reality is that a range of factors can lead to false readings or prevent the device from properly accepting a sample. Understanding these potential issues can help drivers better navigate roadside interactions and protect themselves against unfair penalties.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 326

As the holiday season approaches, the annual campaigns about the dangers of impaired driving are soon to be everywhere. They remind us of the risks, but there is always an ironic twist when the very people tasked with enforcing these laws end up breaking them. This week, we’re highlighting three cases of police officers caught DUI driving.

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Kyla Lee in Vancouver is Awesome: Can Swifties with nowhere to stay in Vancouver legally sleep in their cars on concert nights?

With accommodation costs in Vancouver reaching into the thousands of dollars and the recent ticket drop of $17 tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts, some fans are looking for cheap places to sleep in Vancouver.

While it may seem like a bad idea to sleep in a car in Canada in December, it’s not illegal to do so in Vancouver. 

It’s actually the parking that might land you in hot water.

“It is not City policy to ticket people sleeping in their vehicles, however, illegally parked vehicles of any kind are subject to the same street and traffic bylaws that govern all parking,” the City of Vancouver tells V.I.A.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 325

I love TikTok. It’s a platform I post on regularly. I find it entertaining and I learn things too. Coming up with topics isn’t always easy, but I’ve managed to make it look easy. Unlike some content creators, I steer clear of stunts. In Canada, TikTokers can’t monetise their accounts, so for creators in our lovely country, it’s a true labour of love. Without the pressure to generate views, the platform feels lighter and more genuine. That said, content creators in the U.S. sometimes take things way too far in their quest for internet fame. Here are a few instances where things didn’t go according to plan.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 324

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we’re diving into the strange and surprisingly common world of insurance fraud. While some crimes might be rooted in desperation, the frauds we’re looking at today seem to have more to do with greed. What stands out isn’t just the sheer audacity of these schemes but also the creativity involved. In tough times, we often see an increase in these types of crimes, but it’s hard to imagine that personal financial hardship drove the people in these cases.  

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Driving Without Due Care and Attention in British Columbia: What You Need to Know

A person driving a car while holding a coffee cup and a pastry, demonstrating distracted driving behavior.

Driving without due care and attention is a serious offence in British Columbia, carrying significant penalties. This blog post examines the law surrounding this offence, outlines what the Crown must prove to secure a conviction, and discusses potential defences.

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Important Cases You Need to Know About Distracted Driving in BC

British Columbia’s courts have interpreted and applied the province’s distracted driving legislation in nuanced ways. Examining the leading cases allows people to understand the law as it pertains to the use of electronic devices while driving.

Here are some of the leading cases you need to know if you are facing a distracted driving charge in BC.

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Understanding and Challenging a 90-Day Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP)

Close-up of a police officer conducting a breathalyzer test on a driver to check for blood alcohol levels.

If you’ve been charged in British Columbia with driving at or over the legal limit of 0.08 BAC, refusing a breath test, or driving under drug impairment, you’ll likely face a 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP). This driving ban is often the first major issue to address in cases of alleged impaired driving. But there’s good news – you can challenge this prohibition, provided you act quickly.

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