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Why People Misunderstand the DUI Process in BC

November 3, 2026

If you search online for information about a DUI in British Columbia, there is a good chance you will read an explanation of the wrong legal process. Much of the...

The Strategic Danger of Taking the Stand

October 23, 2026

This is the fourth and final instalment in our October series breaking down the procedural realities of British Columbia traffic court. In a BC traffic trial, the...

The Cross-Examination Trap and the Rule in Browne v. Dunn

October 20, 2026

This is part three of our October series dissecting the procedural rules of BC Traffic Court. Once the police officer finishes giving evidence-in-chief in your...

Roadside Statements, Hearsay, and Evidentiary Traps

October 15, 2026

This is the second instalment in our four-part October series examining the practical and legal realities of BC Traffic Court. Most motorists convicted in British...

Traffic Court Is Not a Customer Service Counter

October 8, 2026

Each week across British Columbia, hundreds of drivers walk into Provincial Court clutching some papers, thinking about their rehearsed speech, and labouring under a...

Why BC’s 7-Day Impound Law Cries Out for a Review Process

September 29, 2026

Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, an officer who forms reasonable grounds to believe a driver exceeded the speed limit by 41 km/h or more must immediately...

An Election is Called: What Are the Real Ballot Box Issues for BC Drivers?

September 23, 2026

With an election officially underway, politicians across British Columbia will soon be flooding airwaves with promises of affordability, healthcare fixes, and...

Beating an Excessive Speeding Ticket Does Not Erase Your Impound Fees

September 16, 2026

Drivers stopped for travelling 41 km/h or more over the speed limit in British Columbia face two immediate consequences: a traffic violation ticket under section 148...

School Zones and Playground Zones in BC Are Not the Same Thing

August 18, 2026

Every September, school-zone enforcement ramps up again across British Columbia. Drivers who have driven at the ordinary posted limit throughout the summer suddenly...

The Second Road Test Is Ending: What the New Rules Mean for N Drivers

July 23, 2026

For more than 25 years, every new driver in British Columbia has faced two road tests on the way to a full licence. The first test earned you the N. The second test...

Why People Misunderstand the DUI Process in BC

The Strategic Danger of Taking the Stand

The Cross-Examination Trap and the Rule in Browne v. Dunn

Roadside Statements, Hearsay, and Evidentiary Traps

Traffic Court Is Not a Customer Service Counter

Why BC’s 7-Day Impound Law Cries Out for a Review Process

An Election is Called: What Are the Real Ballot Box Issues for BC Drivers?

Beating an Excessive Speeding Ticket Does Not Erase Your Impound Fees

School Zones and Playground Zones in BC Are Not the Same Thing

The Second Road Test Is Ending: What the New Rules Mean for N Drivers

History of the Motor Vehicle Act

Careless Driving

Excessive Speeding

Failure to Obey

Speeding

Using Electronic Device While Driving

Running A Yellow Light

Driving Without A Drivers LIcense

Speed Enforcement Methods

Superintendent of Motor Vehicles

Driving While Prohibited