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Kyla Lee on Global News: Changes coming to BC’s Graduated Licensing Program

How changes to B.C.’s graduated licensing program will impact new drivers

B.C. is making big changes to the ICBC graduated licensing program for new drivers. Global News Morning speaks with Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee about the province’s move to eliminate the second road test for new drivers.

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Kyla Lee in the Daily Hive: Vancouver Porsche driver hit with speeding ticket but was it enough?

This weekend, the VPD Traffic Section shared a post on social media about a speeding ticket issued to a Porsche driver.

The driver was found to be going nearly three times the limit, driving at 130 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, after they were caught speeding on the Georgia Viaduct on Saturday morning.

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Kyla Lee on Global News: Okanagan drivers’ need for speed results in hundreds of impounds, tickets

Okanagan drivers aren’t scared to put the pedal to the metal on highways, a risk that comes with a hefty consequence.

The statement comes as the Kelowna B.C. Highway Patrol releases that they have impounded hundreds of cars already this year in response to excessive speeding and aggressive driving.

“The number of vehicle compounds is quite staggering in the Kelowna area,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.

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Kyla in TriCity News: ‘A valid way to get around’: Coquitlam man hopes traffic ticket battle will help legalize powered micromobility devices

A Coquitlam man is hoping his battle against a ticket he recently received while riding his motorized skateboard might spark a change in the law to make such micromobility devices legal.

But a Vancouver lawyer who specializes in cases involving the Motor Vehicle Act says it could be an uphill fight.

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Kyla in The Daily Hive: Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC?

Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC?

HOV lane violators are a major sore spot for BC drivers, and a recent, albeit short-lived, crackdown has led to some pondering the solution to the problem.

After all, who wouldn’t be irked by seeing someone speeding solo through the HOV lane in their Corvette?

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Today on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff Andreas: Higher fees for towing & storage of impounded vehicles in BC starting Sept 1

Effective Sunday, September 1, 2024, drivers engaging in reckless driving behaviour such as impaired driving, excessive speeding, street racing or driving without a licence will face significantly higher fees for the towing and storage of their impounded vehicles…

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What are the different types of speeding tickets in BC

In BC there are several different types of speeding tickets that you can be issued. The important thing to note is that all speeding tickets in BC carry three points. The difference between the different types of speeding tickets comes down to the difference in the elements of proving the offences and the fine amounts. 

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When Can a Mistake on a Ticket Invalidate the Ticket? 

The location of an offence is not always an essential component of a charging document, provided that the document provides sufficient specificity as to the location to satisfy the amount of detail required under the relevant legislation. Where the document is sufficiently specific, the court will conclude that the person accused of the alleged offence is not prejudiced by an unfair trial in which they do not know the case they will have to meet.

In a recent BC Supreme Court case, the violation ticket provided sufficient information, although to a less precise degree than the Appellant argued was needed, to pinpoint a unique intersection at which the alleged offence occurred. As such, the Appellant had sufficient notice of the case he needed to meet.

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Understanding the Distracted Driving Law in British Columbia 

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

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