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Distracted driving blitz serving tickets to BC drivers

March 21, 2018

BC is cracking down on distracted driving this month and it is already costing drivers. When the blitz started, RCMP set up a sign reading “Police Ahead — Stay off your...

Red light camera tickets return to BC

March 15, 2018

We don’t want to say we told you so, but we told you so. British Columbia drivers should get ready to open their chequebooks for the government’s latest cash grab. The...

Photo radar unfairly ticketed British Columbia drivers

January 23, 2018

Like a zombie, photo radar consistently threatens to rise from the dead to haunt BC drivers. Experts have been putting out reports claiming restarting a photo radar program...

Jaywalkers: when is a driver at fault for hitting them?

December 11, 2017

Picture this: you’re driving down a curvy, steep hill when you come across a jaywalker in front of you. Instead of crossing, he turns to pick up his dropped cell phone...

How do winter tires affect my liability in an accident?

November 28, 2017

Winter tires or tire chains are required from October 1 – March 31 to drive on most highways by law in British Columbia. Canadian winters bring icy roads, limited visibility,...

What the heck is visual estimation? How police “guess” your speed

November 14, 2017

It’s literally a case of an officer giving his or her best guess on your vehicle’s speed. Frankly, we think it’s poor logic, but police are allowed to use a method called...

Is using a smart watch considered distracted driving?

October 24, 2017

The issue of whether using a smart watch is considered distracted driving hasn’t come up much in Canadian courts. Yet. But police across BC have already warned drivers...

Can I go over the speed limit if it’s an emergency?

October 10, 2017

Police officers seem to do it all the time. Even without any apparent emergency, it’s not uncommon to see police flying down the road at outrageous speeds, only to see...

Yellow light conflicts: should I stay or should I go?

September 21, 2017

It’s a common occurrence. A green light suddenly turns yellow on your approach, at that perfect distance where it’s too close to brake without spilling your coffee...

Distracted driving blitz serving tickets to BC drivers

Red light camera tickets return to BC

Photo radar unfairly ticketed British Columbia drivers

Jaywalkers: when is a driver at fault for hitting them?

How do winter tires affect my liability in an accident?

What the heck is visual estimation? How police “guess” your speed

Is using a smart watch considered distracted driving?

Can I go over the speed limit if it’s an emergency?

Yellow light conflicts: should I stay or should I go?

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