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Episode 414: Celsius Confusion, Broken Ribs, and the Stuck RCMP SUV
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into the surprising intersections of beverage labeling errors, breath testing failures, and an RCMP SUV that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Episode 414 covers the legal implications of accidental intoxication, systemic flaws in Canada’s roadside prohibition system, and a moment of pure embarrassment caught on camera. Here’s what you need to know.
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Episode 413: Extended Bar Hours, Police Missteps, and the Sidewalk Lexus
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss Vancouver’s decision to extend bar hours to 4 a.m., raising concerns about transit access and impaired driving enforcement at a time when the city’s traffic unit is severely depleted. They explore how the change could affect public safety, particularly in the absence of roadblocks and routine DUI checks.
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Episode 412: Chewing Tobacco, IRP Statistics, and Public Safety in Crisis
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack a major BC Supreme Court decision that strikes down an Immediate Roadside Prohibition due to flawed and speculative reasoning by the Superintendent’s office.
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Episode 411: Speed, Safety & the Law: Vancouver’s Limits and the Hinkson Report
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko cover Vancouver’s push for 30 km/h zones, the Hinkson Report’s public event safety recommendations, and a wild high-speed chase in Saskatoon involving a taxi, a grocery store robbery, and a stolen cube van.
They begin with Vancouver’s proposed 30 km/h speed limit on side streets, part of the Vision Zero push. Paul questions its practicality and lack of enforcement, while Kyla explains why speed isn’t the only factor in pedestrian safety—driver behavior is key.
Next, they examine the Hinkson Report, released in response to the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. The report offers immediate recommendations to protect public events from vehicle attacks. Kyla and Paul weigh in on the logistics, funding, and feasibility of the proposals.
Finally, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week is a Saskatoon man who stole a taxi, robbed a store, and fled in a cube van. The police chase ended safely, but the case is a cautionary tale about impaired decisions and their legal fallout.
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Episode 410: EV Vanity, Ferry Fires & Uber’s Union
In this episode, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into Transport Canada’s new restrictions on ferrying damaged electric vehicles, explore the implications of Uber drivers unionizing in Victoria, and share the story of how an RCMP trailer sparked a wildfire due to failed wheel bearings.
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Episode 409: Bobcat Assault Appeal, Charter Delay Victory, and Tailgating Hypocrisy
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dig into a BC Supreme Court appeal involving a man convicted of using a bobcat to threaten two unhoused individuals on his property.
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Episode 408: Can You Be Forced to Blow Twice? Charter Rights, Breath Tests, and Driving Injustice
This week on Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko takes the wheel while Kyla is away in court, joined by articled students Alice and Alison for a special in-car recording from his 1953 Buick. The episode kicks off with a reflective discussion about what the students have learned during their time at the firm—covering complex topics like BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme, the science and limitations of breath testing, and the often-overlooked role that language barriers and misinformation play in roadside legal encounters.
…Episode 407: Speed Camera Surges, Street Racing Crackdowns, and a Charter Challenge Returns to the Supreme Court
This week on Driving Law, hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko tackle an engaging and wide-ranging mix of personal experience, emerging legal controversies, and high-stakes constitutional issues that are shaping the legal landscape for drivers across Canada. From harrowing moments behind the wheel to the growing role of automated enforcement, and from street-level crackdowns to Supreme Court-bound Charter battles, this episode offers a thought-provoking blend of storytelling and expert legal analysis.
…Episode 406: Lawyers Behaving Badly, Charter Remedies, and Sentencing Complexity
This week on Driving Law, hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko delve into a trio of complex and thought-provoking legal issues that shed light on the evolving landscape of criminal and administrative law in Canada. From questions of professional conduct and judicial remedies to the impact of Charter rights on sentencing, this episode offers sharp analysis and real-world context that speaks to both legal professionals and curious listeners alike.
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