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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Driving Law Podcast Episode 355: Police Public Image and New Safe Passing Laws Read More »
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.
…Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia Read More »
Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia Read More »
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.
…When is Radar or Laser Speed Evidence Admissible in BC?Read More »
When is Radar or Laser Speed Evidence Admissible in BC? Read More »
After two days of deliberation, the 12-member jury pronounced Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he faced…
“…Once you get one ‘guilty’, the expectation is that there are going to be another 33 following it unless the defence had been able to successfully poke holes in some of the evidence of some of the witnesses – which it was very clear throughout the course of the trial, they were not able to do.”
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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.
…What is law the around the disclosure of records for speed measurement devices in BC?Read More »
What is law the around the disclosure of records for speed measurement devices in BC? Read More »
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!
…Driving Law Podcast Episode 344: Hogan’s Heroes and RCMP RetrainingRead More »
Driving Law Podcast Episode 344: Hogan’s Heroes and RCMP Retraining Read More »
On this weeks episode, Kyla and Paul look at 3 BCSC cases that cover the right to sue for damages, a class action lawsuit, and a judicial review. And of course, all of these relate to driving law in unexpected ways!
Driving Law Podcast Episode 343: BC Supreme Court Extravaganza! Read More »
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.
Driving Law Podcast Episode 342: New Ontario Driving Laws and New Surrey Speed Cameras Read More »
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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On this episode Kyla and Paul look at the difficulty of establishing mens rea and dangerous driving. They also make their playoff predictions. Stick around for a special outro by Paul Doroshenko! Listen to the full song here!
Driving Law Podcast Episode 341: Dangerous Driving and Mens Rea Read More »
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