Driving Law

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...

Four weeks. Four decisions. Kyla and Paul share details of recent Acumen Law Corporation cases and how the impact they will have on the law in BC. They include a ruling that has major implications for the offence of using an electronic device while driving. Also, the law of bailment made a rare return to BC courts thanks to Acumen lawyer Roy Ho, who makes an appearance on the show. There's also a...

Cannabis activist Dana Larsen talks about 4/20 and cannabis-impaired driving laws. Paul Doroshenko is also on the podcast to discuss BC's controversial civil forfeiture laws as well as discrimination and place of residency in auto insurance. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Dana Larsen on Twitter: twitter.com/Dan...

Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act may have slipped under the radar but nothing escapes Paul Doroshenko and Kyla Lee. The amendments, including new rules about post-driving consumption, are explained. Also up for discussion is Vancouver City Council's controversial plan to withhold driver's licences and vehicle insurance for people who don't pay fines for fighting. Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon M...

Personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company returns to the podcast. He and Kyla talk about recently announced changes to ICBC policy including limiting the number of expert reports drivers are allowed to have. There's also a recent court case which could have far-reaching consequences for personal injury litigation in the future. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Fo...

Paul Doroshenko returns to speak to Kyla about how the provincial government is implementing new limits on the use of duelling experts in ICBC injury claims.⁣ They also discuss the rules surrounding clearing snow from your vehicle as well as why tow yards are refusing to release vehicles back to drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.co...

Kyla speaks to Scott MacDonald, the author of Cannabis Crashes: Myths and Truths. They discuss the book's topics, including the scientific evidence between cannabis use and traffic collisions and the validity of biological drug tests to detect cannabis impairment. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kaitlyn Perrin, a lawyer at YYC Criminal Defence in Calgary, joins Kyla Lee to share her insights into driving law in Alberta. Including discussion of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension regime and how it compares to some of BC's driving regulations. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kaitlyn Perrin on Twitter: twitter.com/Kait_Perrin www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouverc...

The federal government is introducing new regulations for truck driver training next year in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Kyla and Paul discuss the acquittal of a man accused of possessing fentanyl pills after a BC Justice said his charter rights were violated. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenl...

Thomas Harding, of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group, joins Kyla Lee to discuss, among other things, ICBC's so-called meat chart. The insurer assigns values to different body parts should they be lost as a result of an auto accident. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group on Twitter: twitter.com/group_trial www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www...

Paul returns to speak with Kyla about the surprise guilty plea entered by the driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash last year. They also talk about the new offence of being at or above 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in the two hours after driving. There's also the interesting case of a man who was given an ASD demand after returning empty bottles at a liquor store plus lots mo...

Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia joins Kyla Lee for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of cannabis-impaired driving in the province. There's an update on what's happening with the 90-day prohibitions for cannabis-impaired and drug-impaired driving in BC. Anyone who is working in the marijuana industry or who has an interest in cannabi...