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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 345

This Week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Springtime Speed, Social Media Stunts, and the Trouble with Cars

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes the annual boost in energy that seems to grip every driver. Warmer weather, longer days, and dry roads tempt people to roll down the windows, crank the music, and put the pedal down just a little farther. There’s a sense of freedom in the air—and behind the wheel—that can be hard to resist.

But while the mood may change with the season, the law does not. The rules of the road still apply. Police across Canada are on alert this time of year, monitoring for distracted driving, speeding, stunting, and other infractions that tend to spike once winter is behind us. Tickets are being handed out. Vehicles are being impounded. And roadside stops can quickly turn into court dates.

Of course, some people don’t just drive fast—they drive foolishly. For clout, for attention, or simply because they believe their phone screen is more important than the people around them. A trend over the past few years has seen individuals committing crimes or traffic offences in their vehicles while livestreaming to the world. These incidents are not only reckless but also highlight the disconnect some drivers have from the consequences of their actions—especially when the internet is involved.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 343

This Week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: People Who Hate Traffic Cams

Traffic cameras may be designed to keep us safe, but not everyone’s a fan. Some folks go above and beyond in their creative (and often illegal) protests against these ever-watchful eyes. From James Bond-style gadgets to bare-bottomed bucket list items, here are four of the most bizarre cases of traffic cam rebellion we’ve ever seen.

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Kyla in The Vancouver Sun: An average of 150 cars a month are towed from this downtown Vancouver block

On a recent weekday afternoon in downtown Vancouver, a worker from Incredible Restorations stood vigil beside a company truck parked at the foot of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel while his colleagues worked inside a nearby building.

“It’s in case a tow truck comes,” he said.

For the past several months, cars parked along the 1000-block of West Cordova Street have been disappearing faster than free samples at Costco.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 368: Different Sensors, Different Results, Different Driving Laws

On this episode Kyla and Paul look at disturbing data about Alco-Sensor results between the new and old models. They also point out the problems with the Ohio Stop.

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Driving Law Podcast Episode 367: Stricter Penalties Don’t Deter Bad Driving Habits

On this special solo host episode, Kyla looks over data to explain why stricter penalties don’t equate to safer driving habits. She also explains why it might be worth disputing traffic camera tickets now.

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Debunking the Myth: Cannabis Legalization Increases Impaired Driving

When steps were taken to legalize cannabis in Canada, one of the most persistent concerns raised by critics was the potential increase in drug-impaired driving incidents. However, the risk never seemed to manifest. Law enforcement and legislators credit harsh drug-impaired driving laws and new detection methods, but the number of drug impaired driving cases to hit our courts does not seem to support this assumption. 

So does legalization actually cause an increase in the number of drug-impaired driving incidents? 

Recent research suggests it does not, and it sheds light on the complexities of the issue and reveals a more nuanced reality.

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