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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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Kyla Lee on CBC News Hanomansing Tonight: 5-time drunk driver arrested again. Is it time to review our laws?

A five-time repeat impaired driver, who allegedly critically injured a civilian in a four-vehicle collision in Ontario, has been released on bail. Kyla Lee, a criminal defence lawyer, says the courts will look for the ‘least restrictive sanctions’ to release someone.

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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 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.

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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.

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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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Episode 405: Challenging Mandatory Breath Testing and the High Bar for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas

This week on Driving Law, hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive deep into two significant legal decisions that could have wide-reaching implications for drivers across Canada. From the halls of the BC Supreme Court to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, these cases highlight the importance of legal clarity, constitutional rights, and knowing how to navigate the justice system when it comes to traffic and impaired driving laws.

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