Lawyers with Lasers
The BC driving lawyers legal team is so serious about
defending traffic tickets that we go to extraordinary lengths. You probably
already know that we defend all types...
How to transport your pet safely – and without getting a ticket
It’s easy to see how having an animal
running around inside a car could be a hazard. In the event of an accident, a
pet also becomes a flying object that can cause injury...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Traffic Court Duty Counsel
In the last decade, the consequences of Violation Tickets have become increasingly harsh. Depending on the offence and your driving record, convictions in traffic court...
Daily log book requirements for commercial vehicles
In British Columbia, commercial drivers must adhere to safety regulations. This includes keeping a daily log book. Failure to keep a log book up-to-date or tampering with...
Speed cameras introduced at 35 BC intersections
The BC government has gone ahead with plans to introduce intersection speed cameras. The plan was not without controversy with many critics calling it a return of the...
Excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud?
It may come as a surprise to some but you can get an excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud. Vehicles make a multitude of loud noises. Screeching brakes, a...
Is having a dead cell phone battery a distracted driving defence?
Having a dead cell phone battery would make it pretty difficult to use a cell phone. Impossible even. But is this a valid distracted driving defence?
What does the “when children are present” road sign mean exactly?
Have you ever driven by a sign like this one and wondered what it actually means? These speed limit signs sometimes appear near schools in Canada. The sign indicates that...
Don’t pay fines for fighting? You could lose your driver’s licence
Vancouver City Council is considering whether to withhold the renewal of vehicle insurance and driver’s licences from people who do not pay fines for fighting in...
Speed signs: what does the prosecution have to prove?
When you dispute a speeding ticket in BC, the relevant offence might be referred to at Court as, “speeding against a highway sign”. The language is important here.