Driving Law

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...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko examine the findings of a scientific paper called "Cannabis use as a risk factor for causing motor vehicle crashes: a prospective study". It found no evidence of significantly increased crash risk in drivers with THC. Also, there's a case that functions as a good talking point for the topic of threshold reliability in IRP cases. Finally, there's a return of the Ridicul...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko go over the recently announced ICBC changes to how your driving record is going to impact the amount you pay for insurance. There's an interesting case of a driver who used an immobilizer app on his phone as a defence against a distracted driving ticket. And there's good news for 'N' drivers who face alcohol-related charges on their driving records. Follow Kyla Lee on...

Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw, of Ally Workplace Law, joins Kyla Lee to talk about an interesting intersection of driving law and employment law. Courts have been grappling with the legal issues around Uber drivers. Are they Uber employees or are they independent contractors? Paul Doroshenko also speaks to Kyla about dangerous driving as well as Class 7 drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter:...

Kyla and Paul discuss a recent story involving people who lease cars from BMW and then take them out of Canada. There's an interesting case from traffic court involving a man who claimed he was speeding to get away from an erratic driver. The topic of people who cannot provide breath samples for breathalyzer tests is also discussed. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Dor...

Kyla and Paul introduce a new feature called Ridiculous Driver of the Week. There's discussion about the federal government's recent announcement that it will provide more funding for impaired driving enforcement in BC over the next five years. Also, Kyla and Paul divulge things police frequently do in traffic court that people should look out for because they are not actually permissible. Follow...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent story where a driver at a drive-thru was given a warning about using his cell phone. It raises the question of what is the legal definition of a highway and where do the rules apply. They also talk about laws against leaving children in vehicles in light of a tragic case in the news recently. There's also more on money laundering in BC after further de...

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss testing of the federal government-approved roadside drug screening device, the Draeger DrugTest 5000, which made headlines this week. Also, there's reaction to the report that found luxury cars are being used to launder dirty money in BC. There's a lively debate about the controversial introduction of speed monitoring devices at intersections. Follow Kyla Lee o...

This episode is all about the Responsible Driver Program (RDP). The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles in BC can refer people to the RDP if they have received alcohol or drug-related prohibitions. A lot of people do not know what they are in for before starting the program. Kyla Lee is joined by a guest who has participated in the RDP. He offers some insights and opinions about his experience. Follo...

Paul Doroshenko takes over the hosting duties for a special episode all about speeding. Paul talks to two former police officers for their insights into speed enforcement. The first is Tim Schewe who now runs DriveSmartBC, an educational resource for drivers in British Columbia. Then it's the turn of Grant Gottgetreu, a former police constable who earned the nickname "Darth Radar" and is now a con...

To celebrate Driving Law's one-year anniversary we take a look back at some of the best bits from the past 12 months. Listen to interviews with some guests over the past year, including Minister Mike Farnworth, Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice and Attorney General David Eby. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenl...

MLA Bowinn Ma, who chaired a committee that studied the implementation of ridesharing in BC joins Kyla Lee. They talk about the committee's recent report and what the future holds for services like Uber and Lyft in the province. Paul Doroshenko also talks to Kyla about the latest in driving law issues, including the so-called Idaho stop which would allow cyclists to perform a rolling stop at stop...

Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice and co-host of the Paw and Order podcast, joins Kyla Lee for an update on animal transportation regulations Paul Doroshenko also joins Kyla to examine the week's driving law-related stories including an elderly woman who received a 90-day roadside prohibition for failing to provide a breath sample despite having a breathing condition. Follow Ky...

Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the latest in driving law-related news. Topics this week include the latest developments with the introduction of ride-hailing in British Columbia. Also, Kyla and Paul talk about a recent shipment of breathalyzers they received from the US which made headlines this week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Pau...

Kyla and Paul cover a range of topics. They look ahead to the sentencing of the truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash. Distracted driving laws have been made a little clearer and emergency use of mobile phone while driving is explained. There's also a preview of something Acumen Law Corporation has in store. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshe...