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.
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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee is joined by forensic consultant Jan Seminoff to talk about continuous alcohol monitoring. From ignition interlocks to ankle bracelets, more and more people are finding themselves under strict supervision programs—but not always for the reasons you’d expect. Jan shares how everyday products, medical conditions, and even static electricity can cause false positives, and why his new My CAM Program aims to prevent these cases before they spiral into jail time or custody disputes.
…Episode 420: Making Alcohol Monitoring Fair – Jan Seminoff’s “My CAM” ProgramRead More »
Episode 420: Making Alcohol Monitoring Fair – Jan Seminoff’s “My CAM” Program Read More »
According to CBC News, Kasper Lincoln of Prince Georgia, Canada was taken into custody after law enforcement executed a traffic stop on a pink Barbie Jeep designed for children in north-central British Columbia on Friday, September 5.
Images obtained by the outlet show Lincoln behind the wheel of the toy car in a pair of aviator sunglasses while on what was described as a “high-traffic” roadway.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police told CBC News that after Lincoln was pulled over by an unmarked police cruiser, it was determined that he had a suspended license and was possibly intoxicated, which was later verified by two breath analysis tests, per the outlet.
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Hundreds of impaired drivers, 626 in total, were taken off the road this summer during BC’s Highway Patrol Summer Impaired Driving Campaign.
Considering the smaller population, Northern B.C. had the highest total of driving prohibitions, criminal charges and drug prohibitions, according to highway patrol.
“This year’s Summer Impaired Driving Campaign is a graphic illustration of why we all need to do better staying sober while driving,” Supt. Mike Coyle, operations officer for BC Highway Patrol said in a statement.
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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore the federal government’s pause on Canada’s electric vehicle mandate, a major refusal ruling from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, and an Ontario case reshaping access to counsel in the digital age. They finish with a Ridiculous Driver of the Week that proves raccoons can cause more than just mischief.
…Episode 419: EV Mandate on Ice, Refusal Law Reset, and the Raccoon PileupRead More »
Episode 419: EV Mandate on Ice, Refusal Law Reset, and the Raccoon Pileup Read More »
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko tackle the strange collision of judicial bias, electric one-wheeled skateboards, and one of the most absurd highway videos you’ll ever see. From questions of fairness in Vancouver traffic court to a Mississauga driver balancing a staircase on her car, Episode 418 delivers both legal insight and laughs.
…Episode 418: Biased Justice, One-Wheel Trouble, and the Stair Car in MississaugaRead More »
Episode 418: Biased Justice, One-Wheel Trouble, and the Stair Car in Mississauga Read More »
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dissect three important developments in driving law and public accountability in BC.
They begin with a major delay in the ICBC double billing class action, where a technical objection from the provincial government—challenging the scope of the claim based on how “medical practitioners” was defined—has thrown the case off course. Kyla and Paul criticize the government’s interference, noting how procedural nitpicking is undermining access to justice and stalling compensation for affected individuals.
Next, breaking news hits mid-recording: the BC Court of Appeal has released a decision upholding an acquittal in a red-light fatality case involving a dangerous driving charge. Paul and Kyla unpack how the Court’s ruling reaffirms that a momentary lapse in attention—without more—is not enough to meet the legal standard for dangerous driving. The decision marks an important pushback against the expanding scope of criminal liability in driving cases.
Finally, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week is a junk removal employee caught on camera illegally dumping hazardous waste in the woods—a repeat offence in the Lower Mainland. While the company has since fired the employee, Paul and Kyla reflect on what this says about trust, accountability, and regulation in private services.
Episode 417: Class Action Delays, Dangerous Driving Acquittal, and Court Backlogs Read More »
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.
…Episode 414: Celsius Confusion, Broken Ribs, and the Stuck RCMP SUVRead More »
Episode 414: Celsius Confusion, Broken Ribs, and the Stuck RCMP SUV Read More »
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