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What Police Don’t Have to Tell You During a Traffic Stop in BC

January 15, 2026

Young caucasian man giving his license and registration to a police officer to give him a parking traffic ticket

Most drivers assume that if something important is happening during a traffic stop, the police will explain it. That assumption causes problems. In British...

A Gentle Warning About Cell Phone Tickets in BC

January 8, 2026

Cell phone tickets in British Columbia are widely misunderstood. Many drivers think of them as minor infractions. They are not. In fact, they are considered a...

The Return of Traffic Enforcement in BC?

October 14, 2025

For several years, traffic enforcement in British Columbia was on the decline. The RCMP were even more short staffed during the pandemic. In Vancouver, the city...

The Myth of the Ticket That Gets Thrown Out

October 7, 2025

One of the most enduring stories about traffic tickets is that they can be “thrown out.” People repeat it as though the ticket itself gets torn up, erased, or...

Tracking History: A Key Component of Speed Enforcement

September 11, 2025

One of the most important and least understood concepts in speed enforcement is tracking history. It appears in training materials and in courtrooms. The meaning is...

What People Get Wrong About Traffic Court in British Columbia

May 27, 2025

The Misconception: Traffic Tickets Are No Big Deal It’s a common belief that traffic tickets aren’t a big deal. People think youcan just show up to court, tell...

Spring Traffic Blitzes in BC

May 15, 2025

Every spring without fail police in BC announce seasonal enforcement blitzes. Surrey’s latest campaign is no exception. The Surrey police announced a one-day...

New Licensing Changes in BC: What You Need to Know

April 17, 2025

Exterior of an ICBC driver licensing office with accessible parking signs

The BC government has changed the Motor Vehicle Act. One of the biggest changes is that many drivers will no longer need to take a Class 5 road test. ICBC can now...

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Canada? Will I go to jail?

March 11, 2025

In Canada, the penalties for a DUI depend on whether the offence is prosecuted as a summary conviction or an indictable offence. DUIs in Canada are treated as...

How the DUI Process Works in Canada: From Arrest to Resolution

March 4, 2025

A police officer standing next to a pulled-over car at dusk, with a police vehicle flashing its lights in the background.

If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Canada, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect. Understanding the DUI process—from arrest to...

What Police Don’t Have to Tell You During a Traffic Stop in BC

A Gentle Warning About Cell Phone Tickets in BC

The Return of Traffic Enforcement in BC?

The Myth of the Ticket That Gets Thrown Out

Tracking History: A Key Component of Speed Enforcement

What People Get Wrong About Traffic Court in British Columbia

Spring Traffic Blitzes in BC

New Licensing Changes in BC: What You Need to Know

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Canada? Will I go to jail?

How the DUI Process Works in Canada: From Arrest to Resolution

History of the Motor Vehicle Act

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