This week on Driving Law, Paul and I dive into the fallout from job action that has ground BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition system to a halt. Drivers are left without hearings, decisions, or even the chance to challenge their prohibitions, all while paying storage and penalty fees. We also cover a $6,000 limo bill for BC’s finance minister and Doug Ford’s about-face on traffic cameras in Ontario.
The episode opens with a closer look at how government job action is disrupting IRP hearings across British Columbia. Adjudicators have cancelled scheduled hearings, failed to issue timely decisions, and even unilaterally rescheduled matters without consulting counsel or following the law. For affected drivers, the consequences are severe: suspended licenses, mounting impound fees, and no way to defend themselves.
Paul and I break down why this amounts to a denial of procedural fairness and what remedies may be available in court. We also highlight how, in past cases, the courts struck down parts of the IRP scheme as unconstitutional because drivers were denied the ability to properly challenge the evidence against them.
From there, we turn to our Ridiculous Driver of the Week—though this time the title goes to government. First, BC’s finance minister came under fire for spending $6,000 on limo service during a Boston trip. Then, in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford reversed course on his own traffic camera program, calling it a “cash grab” after a wave of vandalism destroyed the devices.
Both stories raise questions about accountability, priorities, and public trust—whether it’s government mishandling roadside justice or overspending on luxury travel.
As always, Driving Law mixes serious legal analysis with a critical look at how policy and politics collide on Canada’s roads.
