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- The $1,000 Careless Driving Ticket: Debunking the Internet’s Most Persistent Legal Myth
If you’ve spent any time on Facebook, WhatsApp, or X (formerly Twitter) lately, you’ve likely seen this urgent warning “New Canada-wide driving laws take effect this month! Careless driving now carries a $1,000 fine and immediate vehicle impoundment.” It looks official and it sounds terrifying. … Read more »
- Why an Alberta Licence Won’t Protect You from BC Traffic Penalties
Every summer, thousands of drivers from Alberta head west to enjoy the BC interior and the coast. While most expect to leave with photos, souvenirs and a sunburn, many end up with a seven-day vehicle impoundment and a legal headache that follows them home. There is a common misconception among touri … Read more »
- 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 »