speeding Archives - Kyla Lee: Vancouver DUI Lawyer

Is there any way to fight a red light or speeding camera ticket?

September 2, 2022

Getting a red light or speeding camera ticket is frustrating for many people. Getting a letter in the mail saying that you or your vehicle did something that you don’t agree with can be upsetting.

Many people will be frustrated after receiving these letters in the mail, being accused of something and as a result, responsible for the financial costs of something, that they may have not even done.

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How to Dispute a Ticket in BC and Win

May 8, 2020

Traffic tickets in British Columbia can have serious consequences. From driver penalty points, to driver risk premiums, the consequences of a ticket are often a lot more than what is printed on the face of the ticket. After all, even one ticket may trigger a driving prohibition depending on your circumstances.

And that’s why I am often asked by people for tips about how to dispute a ticket in BC and win. And while I think the best way to successfully dispute a ticket is to hire competent and experienced legal representation, the reality is that not everyone retains a lawyer. And, bear in mind, that no one and no strategy in traffic court can guarantee your success. The reality is that there is no surefire pathway to winning a ticket dispute.

But here are some useful tips that might help you to dispute a ticket in BC and win. …

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Getting a Ticket in the Mail in BC

May 5, 2020

A lot of people call me about their traffic ticket cases after receiving tickets in the mail. One of the first things they often ask me is whether the police can send you a ticket in the mail. And the answer surprises them.

In British Columbia, there are two circumstances in which you can receive a traffic ticket in the mail. And, depending on your driver’s license and why you need it, you may want to seriously consider disputing these tickets.

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How Many Tickets Until I Lose My License?

March 30, 2020

A lot of people call me to ask about how many tickets they can get before they lose their license. People are concerned that having a certain number of points or a minimum number of tickets will trigger a driving prohibition.

So I will answer this question for anyone who is wondering how many tickets it will take for them to lose their driver’s license. …

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Is pulling over to use your phone distracted driving?

December 9, 2019

Using an electronic device while driving is naughty

An interesting case provides some guidance as to when the prohibition against using an electronic device inside a vehicle does not apply. We all know that you cannot use your phone or any other electronic device while you are driving, but there are some exceptions. For instance, you may use a phone to call or message emergency services if it is an emergency. …

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BC Government Quietly Introduces Law That Would Create New Defence to Speeding Tickets

October 8, 2019

A new limit to speeding against a sign is available

Now that the provincial government has started sitting again, we knew that legislation would soon be tabled. The first bill tabled, which was the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, purports to generally do housekeeping in legislation. …

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The Importance of Calibration Checks in Traffic Court

September 10, 2019

calibration checks of speed measuring devices are crucial

A recent CBC story shed light on a shameful practice in other provinces involving speeding tickets. Apparently, despite the fact that speeding tickets are issued on a regular basis and can have devastating consequences for drivers, some police forces in Canada have done away with the need to perform calibration checks of RADAR devices before court.

But checking RADAR calibration and functioning is fundamental to good practice in issuing speeding tickets. And here’s why. …

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