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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 301

Welcome to another wild ride on “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we cruise through the craziest car-related capers that will leave you rubbernecking in disbelief. This week, we’re spotlighting some outrageous automotive antics. We start with a bride-to-be’s high-flying mattress moving mishap in Utah, then we learn of a Florida woman who called 911 on herself while trying to steal a car and we conclude with a YouTuber’s explosive Lamborghini stunt that landed him in hot water.

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Judicial Activism: 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 Judicial Activism…

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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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!

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

Driving Law Podcast Episode 344: Hogan’s Heroes and RCMP Retraining

On this week’s episode, Kyla and Paul look at a quirky case with a judgement filled with pop culture references. Their predictions about police needing retraining for impaired driving investigations also become true!

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How many points can I get before I lose my licence?

Under the Driver Improvement Program, accumulating penalty points can lead to a suspension of your driver’s licence.

Points threshold and consequences:

Driver Licence ClassPointsConsequences
Learners Driver (L or N)4Warning letter
 6Possible licence prohibition for up to six months
Full Drivers Licence9Warning letter
 15Possible licence prohibition for up to six months
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