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What is the Driver Improvement Program?

1. The Driver Improvement Program

The Driver Improvement Program (DIP) is designed to preemptively correct dangerous driving behaviour. This “program” ultimately acts as a series of restrictions that can be imposed on you to correct what are deemed to be unsafe habits on the road. The DIP’s impact on drivers can range from simple warning letters to complete prohibitions on driving. Dangerous driving habits are identified in a number of different ways. These include penalty points (commonly referred to as demerits), offences under the BC Motor Vehicle Act, criminal charges, and through actions taken by the police, which in turn are noted on a driver’s record.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 299

Welcome to another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we dive into the bizarre antics of bad tourists and cross-border pranks. This week, we’re spotlighting some outrageous travel escapades that will leave you shaking your head in disbelief. From creative photo-blocking tactics in Japan to mid-flight nudity in Australia, and even airborne trash wars between North and South Korea, these stories prove that when it comes to bad tourists, anything is possible!

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Legal Elite Awards 2024 Winner! Cannabis Legal Expert of the Year

Let’s take a moment to celebrate Kyla Lee’s win for the Legal Elite Awards 2024 in the category of Cannabis Legal Expert of the Year. New World Report diligently searches across the Americas for legal professionals who excel in their fields. Kyla has been recognized as a leader in cannabis law, standing out among many skilled contenders!

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Arbitration Clauses: 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 Arbitration Clauses…

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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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 298

Welcome to another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where we dive into the bizarre and the unexpected! This week, we’re turning up the heat with stories of things that absolutely should not be on fire or exploding. From a beloved donut shop to a fiery street brawl, and even a spontaneously combusting body camera, these tales are sure to ignite your curiosity and tickle your funny bone.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 342: New Ontario Driving Laws and New Surrey Speed Cameras

On this episode Kyla and Paul look at the issues of Ontario’s lifetime driving bans. They also look at the political aspects of Surrey’s proposed traffic camera expansion and delve into cellphone use psychology.

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Common Defences to Traffic Tickets

There is a lot of misinformation and inaccurate information online regarding the dispute of traffic tickets in British Columbia. Websites list common defences to traffic tickets, but the reality is that traffic ticket defences vary based on the province and country. What may be a defence in Manitoba is not a defence to a traffic ticket in British Columbia.

For that reason, in this blog post we will break down some of the most common defences to traffic tickets issued in British Columbia.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 297

It’s another edition of “Weird and Wacky Wednesdays,” where the roads less traveled are not only unusual but often tread by those under the influence in some of the most bizarre conveyances you can imagine. This week, we’re steering away from the mundane motor vehicles to explore DUIs that dare to be different. From golf carts in Florida and Georgia to live-streamed vehicular mishaps in Los Angeles, let’s buckle up and dive into the wacky world of DUI stories that remind us: if it moves, someone’s probably tried to drive it drunk.

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