Driving Law

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Driving law drives the law. Our legal system is shaped and developed by what happens when we are in our cars. Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee discusses with guests all things related to the rules of the road and how it is constantly changing the legal landscape.

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Episode 300: Special Guest AK (Aasheesh Puri) and Right to Counsel of Choice 28.07.2023 31:35

On our 300th episode, we have special guest AK joining to discuss about Record Check Certificates for taxi, Lyft and Uber drivers. Kyla and Paul also discuss about 10b and the right to counsel of choice in the R. v. Vaillancourt case. Thank you @ipf9010 for the ridiculous driver of the week! Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at s...

Episode 299: ALPR for Amber Alerts, Surrey Policing and a Judicial Review Case 21.07.2023 41:02

On this week Kyla and Paul cover the ALPR system and how it is used in the current Amber Alert, legal remedies for Mayor Brenda Locke in the Surrey policing drama and a judicial review decision about how IRPs don't work well with criminal code demands. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on...

Episode 298: Dangerous Driving for RCMP Highway Patrol and Precedent Setting Case 15.07.2023 30:15

On this weeks episode, Kyla and Paul look at a dangerous driving case involving an on duty RCMP highway patrol officer. They also look at a precedent setting case about the timely disclosure of evidence. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vanco...

Episode 298: Shortening ICBC Exams and First Case of Impaired Canoeing 08.07.2023 25:08

On this weeks episode Kyla and Paul talk about their own driving exam experiences and the possible effects of the new version. They also discuss the (possible) first impaired driving canoe charge and how it could play out. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kyla...

Episode 297: When is a Highway a Ferry and Time Served for Driving Prohibitions 30.06.2023 33:08

On this long weekend episode Kyla and Paul discuss what ferry is, what a highway is and what it means for enforcement. They also look at the Basque decision that is blurring the lines between provincial and federal jurisdictions and the idea of punishment vs deprivation. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer...

Episode 296: Bad Drivers and Bad Pedestrians 23.06.2023 25:29

On this episode, Kyla and Paul compare their own experiences as new drivers with new drivers of today and the effects of reduced traffic enforcement. Paul also gives a shout out to the VPD for educating the public on jaywalking. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.co...

Episode 295: Body Cams and Enforcement Blitzes 16.06.2023 24:53

On this episode, Kyla and Paul look at how body cams will have an effect on driving law enforcement. Listen to Acumen's own AK Puri explain it better at vancouvercriminallaw.com They also look at the fine line of negligent driving and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlaw...

Episode 294: Forest Fires and Surrey Policing 10.06.2023 25:10

On this week's smokey episode Kyla and Paul talk about the reality of forest fires and driving law related aspects of driving in emergency situations. They also highlight the policing problems in Surrey at the moment. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleela...

Episode 293: Special Guest Chad Haggerty 02.06.2023 32:05

Join Paul and our special guest, Chad Haggerty, while Kyla visits the happiest place on Earth. They discuss about smartwatch usage while driving and thought process of law enforcement in handing out tickets. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.v...

Episode 292: Seizing a Powered Device and Using an Electronic Device 26.05.2023 22:03

On this episode, Kyla and Paul talk about how not much has changed on the distracted driving laws. They also look at the new MVA and how the police plan to regulate "powered devices" Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts at Lawyertoldme.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 291: Cut Off By A Bear and Use of Regulations to Avoid Legislation 19.05.2023 29:43

This week's episode, Kyla and Paul look at all the legal aspects for a rider and a bear involved in a head on collision. They also discuss the trend of government using regulation to avoid the process of passing legislation. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 290: Amendments to the Amendment and Failure to Obey A Traffic Control Device 12.05.2023 22:36

On this sunny episode, Kyla and Paul talk about amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act Amendments that were discussed on episode 285. They also look at an important Supreme Court decision, R. V. Robinson BCSC1879 relating to details of a failure to obey traffic control device ticket. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancou...

Episode 289: Truck Driving Training and Uber Driver Benefits 05.05.2023 28:58

On this episode, Kyla and Paul analyze how a government initiative helps to meet the shortfall of truck drivers in BC's interior. They also look at worker's compensation when it comes to Uber and the drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 288: Mandatory Dashcams and Cheaper Parking 28.04.2023 33:15

On this episode Kyla and Paul speak about a growing trend of tracking and surveillance on the road. They look at the new flat rate parking in Vancouver's Chinatown and if it will actually bring about the desired effects. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 287: DUIDLA Spring Seminar and Electric Vehicles 21.04.2023 28:08

On this special episode live from Nashville, at the DUIDLA Spring Seminar, Kyla and Paul talk about the DUIDLA and its advantages. They also discuss about the impact of manufacturing, infrastructure and adoption of Electric vehicles. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 286: SCC Breault Case and Are Smartwatches Handheld Devices? 14.04.2023 26:28

For this episode, Kyla and Paul analyze the impact of the long awaited Breault case. They point out the domino effect of the legal definition of 'forthwith'. Also they look at a decision on smartwatches and BC distracted driving laws. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 285: Special Bill 23 Motor Vehicle Amendment Act Edition 06.04.2023 36:14

On this special extended long weekend edition, Kyla and Paul dive into Bill 23, the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act. They look at the new definitions and possible legislation that could come from them. They also look at how the act introduces speed limiters. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 284: Judicial Review Update and Police Powers on Private Property 24.03.2023 31:44

On this content packed episode, Kyla and Paul look at a lost judicial review and what can be learned from it. They also look at 2 cases of the extent of police powers on private property. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 283: Golden Courthouse Fire and No-Fault-Your-Fault Insurance 17.03.2023 29:16

On this episode Kyla and Paul explain some of the shortcomings of hardcopy only storage with tickets and records at the Golden Courthouse. They also look at ICBCs justification for only covering part of the damage to a White Rock condo through no-fault insurance. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 282: ICBC Confusion on Distracted Driving Law & RCMP Road Rage 11.03.2023 33:54

Kyla and Paul go over the mistakes in a now deleted ICBC Safety Video for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. They also go over how Kyla took the relevant case to the BC Supreme Court and its effects. They go on to question why a RCMP officer was only issued an IRP in a road rage incident. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer w...

Episode 281: Special Guest Steve Dhillon and Host Paul Doroshenko 03.03.2023 30:15

On this special episode, Kyla takes a break and Paul hosts with our very own Steve Dhillon. They take on the issues of tying fines to your ability to pay and the shortcomings of the new Alco-Sensor FST manual. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 280: Vancouver Traffic Jams and Unsafe Intersections 25.02.2023 31:23

This week, Kyla and Paul compare traffic jams in Vancouver with other metropolises. They look at how the road conditions affects work and businesses. Also, they break down the case of a fatal collision at an unsafe intersection in New Westminster Bonus content - check out Kyla's Chicago stopover TikTok video with nogkahnjunior https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYAcaMna/ Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.co...

Episode 279: Emergency Powers Act Inquiry and a Question of Optics 18.02.2023 43:01

For episode 279, Kyla and Paul look at how the changing cultural and political landscape shaped the results and recommendations of the Emergency Powers Act Inquiry. They also give an update on the motor vehicle crash in Burnaby involving the VPD and RCMP Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 278: First Degree Murder and Non-Lawyers Practicing Law 11.02.2023 40:21

On this episode Kyla and Paul looks at what constitutes first degree murder when a vehicle is involved. They also look at a BC Court of Appeal decision about Jeremy Maddock and the limits of what a non lawyer can do practicing law. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Episode 277: Stay of Proceedings and Do Not Pay App 03.02.2023 25:17

On this episode Kyla and Paul look at how the 18 month ceiling was calculated in a Kelowna man's case. They also comment on the upcoming role of AI in law and the world's first robotic lawyer, DoNotPay. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com Show less