Driving Law

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to the big distracted driving stories of the week. There's a Court ruling on immobilizer apps and a Class 7 driver won an appeal after being ticketed for having a phone within sight while driving. Also, a driver was given a ticket for using a prayer app while behind the wheel. A recent study investigates whether there is actually a link between blood-THC levels a...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into ridesharing in BC including ride-hailing app Kater pulling out of the province. A woman took a township to small claims court for damage to her vehicle after she moved over for a fire truck. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new BC legislation to reveal how gas companies set their prices. They also cover the Linda O'Leary boating incident case and whether you can legislate boats with driving law. Finally, there's reaction to new impaired driving laws in Quebec that would see a second conviction for impaired driving lead to a lifetime ignition interlock device requirement. Follow Ky...

Paul Doroshenko is back with Kyla Lee to talk about BC Attorney General David Eby's ICBC announcement. Soon you may be able to renew your insurance online. Kyla and Paul discuss the plan and what it could mean for the future. In other ICBC news, the government will not be appealing the court ruling against caps on expert witnesses in ICBC disputes. Also, find out about a recent case Kyla was invol...

Jan Semenoff is an expert witness and former police officer. He recently featured in the New York Times and on NPR about the reliability of breath testing devices. He speaks to Kyla Lee about problems with breath testing in the US and how they impact us here in Canada. Jan also shares some interesting insights into the issue of breath testing and diet. You can read the NYT article here: https://ww...

Lawyer and toxicologist Ron Moore is the special guest this week. He returns to the podcast to talk to Kyla Lee about sleeping drug Ambien and the phenomenon of 'sleep-driving' in the US. Kyla and Paul Doroshenko have some advice for lawyers in Manitoba following the announcement that Immediate Roadside Prohibitions are coming to the province. This episode also features the podcast premiere of 'La...

Driving Law is pleased to welcome back personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company. Erik also writes the popular BC Injury Law Blog. Insurance has been a big story lately after the BC government's restrictions on medical experts in ICBC cases were ruled to be unconstitutional. Erik shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject and also explains the role of an injury lawyer in ICBC...

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that the BC government imposing limits on the number of medical experts in ICBC cases was unconstitutional. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to the decision and what it means for BC drivers. Also, there's discussion about curative discharges for certain driving cases and whether they ever make it to BC. Finally, a recent case won by Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon...

It's the election special. Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko weigh into the Canadian federal election. They break down what each political party would mean for driving law. There's also time to talk about hit and run cases including some helpful advice on what to do if you are ever involved in one. Kyla is standing for bencher of the Law Society of BC in the Vancouver reg...

In this week's podcast, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into some proposed legislation the BC government has slipped under the radar. New provisions would introduce a new defence to speeding contrary to a highway sign while removing a defence for vehicle owners snapped by red light intersection speed cameras. In light of recent media coverage, Kyla is calling for clarity in cases of using an ele...

Police cancelled a traffic ticket given to a woman for charging her cell phone in her car's cupholder. The decision came after the story exploded online and Driving Law's Kyla Lee said she would help the woman appeal her $368 fine. Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss a Supreme Court ruling on the case of a protester arrested in order to prevent a possible public disorder. A city council in Io...

On this week's podcast, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss insurance rate increases for young drivers. With ICBC now basing its insurance rates on driving history, new drivers have been shocked by the huge fees they have to pay. The Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a high-speed chase in an electric cop car. Finally, there have been some interesting developments in the IRP scheme following...

It's the Driving Law Roadshow, coming from the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) 2019 Fall Seminar in San Diego, California. Kyla Lee was awarded the 2019 BadAss Award at the event - the highest honour DUIDLA bestows. Kyla is joined by Paul Doroshenko as they respond to MADD's calls for stiffer penalties for people caught driving while impaired with children in their vehicle. A discussion a...

The Ridiculous Driver of the Week sparks a discussion about driving without due care and attention. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko speak about a BC driver who was convicted after police caught her driving and eating food with chopsticks at the same time. Not all provinces require police officers to provide evidence of testing speed monitoring devices are functioning properly before a shift. Should t...

Taxi companies have filed a judicial review of the Transportation Board's decision not to impose caps on the number of ride-sharing vehicles in BC. The judicial review leads Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko, of Acumen Law Corporation, to talk about the standard of review of administrative decisions, such as the taxi companies' fight with the Transportation Board. Kyla and Paul also talk about speed li...

News about a new method of driving enforcement being pitched in Edmonton has prompted concerns about privacy. The new system, from Australia, uses artificial intelligence and biometric technology to catch distracted drivers. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about what it could mean for privacy. Kyla and Paul also shine a light on a sneaky provision in new impaired driving legislation. The mandato...

The government has released the regulations for ridesharing in BC ahead of its launch later this year. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko find out what the regulations are and discuss what they mean for prospective drivers. They also talk about the issue of vehicle-related property crime. There's also reaction to news that the green light has been given for Surrey to have its own police force. Follow Ky...

The SNC-Lavalin affair is causing problems for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and raising wider ethical issues. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore the fallout and how it relates to driving law. Lyft has announced it will be launching ride-hailing services in BC. Kyla and Paul also dive into some recently-released impaired driving statistics to find out what they really mean. Follow Kyla Lee on Tw...

On this week's show, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the case of a 72-year-old driver who was given a four-month driving prohibition for cell phone tickets. The legal definition of an electronic device in driving cases is fairly vague. Kyla and Paul look at whether the definition includes ignition interlock devices. Other topics include changes to how ICBC calculates your insurance and the Ri...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko of Acumen Law Corporation pick apart the latest driving law-related happenings. There's reaction to the news that there has been no significant spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges since legalization. Changes to the Administrative Driving Prohibition scheme have been revealed – important to know for all BC drivers. Also in the show, a driving instructor has been...

Have you ever wondered how much information your car is saving about you? Where you go. What you do. How fast you travel. Vincent Gogolek, executive director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, speaks to Kyla Lee about the report he authored, The Connected Car: Who is in the driver's seat? Strap in for some of the report's frankly astonishing findings. Download the report her...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about the new saliva testing device for use by police to detect drug impairment across Canada, the Abbott SoToxa. There's also an update on the Class 4 licence requirement for drivers wanting to work for companies like Uber once ride-sharing arrives in BC. Kyla and Paul talk about a case involving a cyclist who was tragically killed by dooring. Finally, this week'...

Can you be charged for impaired driving for being intoxicated in a wheelchair? A recent court case involving a wheelchair user has sparked controversy and debate. Kyla Lee is joined by Ben Dooley from CKNW Radio to discuss the topic. Kyla and Paul Doroshenko talk about various issues to do with prejudice in hybrid impaired driving cases. There's also news about a duty counsel project where lawyers...

Kyla and Paul talk about a recent ruling in Ontario about waterways. The case, involving a person who was using a canoe while impaired by alcohol, raises the question: what is the legal definition of a vessel? Also, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week, a supercar impounded after allegedly going at 200km/h and more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitt...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new 90-day administrative driving prohibitions for drug-impaired driving which are due to come into effect next month. They also talk about the constitutionality of the reverse onus provisions of the IRP scheme and the interpretation of the rules around disclosure. And there's also an interesting case exploring the role of Courts in collecting fines. Follow Kyl...