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- Why BC Doesn’t Have a “Careless Driving” Law
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you fight a “careless driving” ticket in British Columbia, you might be surprised to find that such a charge does not actually exist in our province. While most of Canada uses that specific term, BC operates under a different legal framework. Understanding thi … Read more »
- The End of the Plastic Licence? Status vs. Possession in BC
Your physical driver’s licence felt like the ultimate authority. If you had the card in your wallet, you could reasonably assume that you had the right to drive. If the police seized that card, your right was suspended. This structure was a tangible system of proof and due process. Of course the s … Read more »
- Your Tesla Isn’t the Driver. You Are.
A story out of Coquitlam recently made the rounds and if you drive a Tesla in BC, it’s worth paying attention to. BC Highway Patrol ticketed a woman who appeared to be asleep at the wheel on Highway 1 during the morning rush hour. An officer pulled up alongside her Tesla and observed the driver with … Read more »
- The Adversarial Reality of the Traffic Courtroom
There is a fundamental truth about the law that most people only realize once they are standing in front of a judge. The law is not an ally. It is a neutral framework, and in the context of a traffic ticket in British Columbia, it is the stage for a professional conflict. In BC traffic court, your c … Read more »
- Tinted windows or covered plates? Don’t break the law while you’re breaking the law
You decided to tint your front windows. We’re sure it looks good. Maybe it came with the car? Maybe you just didn’t think about it. Whatever the reason, you are breaking the law every time you drive that vehicle in British Columbia and right now, during distracted driving enforcement month, that d … Read more »