A hammer to swat flies
Earlier in the week while waiting for traffic court to start I was speaking with a police officer who mentioned that in BC we use a hammer to swat flies. He was...
They can take your car
Without a warrant, without a court order and without even the sworn evidence of an informant they can take your car. You probably know this already but it deserves...
Real crime and driving laws
The population of Surrey BC feels like they’re under siege these days. Property crimes like theft and fraud seem to be rampant. Violent assaults and prominent...
Drivers license for work
“I’ll be okay if I can just drive for work. Can you just get me my drivers license for work?” It’s one of the most common questions that...
Increasing punishment for cell phone tickets
On October 20, 2014, British Columbia amended the laws under the section 214.2 of the Motor Vehicle Act. Previously, if you were charged with talking on a cell...
What to say when you get a ticket
Ask any driving lawyer and they’ll agree that the outcome of the ticket dispute can hinge on what happened after the alleged offence was committed. It’s...
Speeding ticket in Surrey? Red light in Abbotsford?
A ticket may seem like a small mistake but there are big consequences far beyond the cost of the fine. If you’re an “N”driver, one ticket will...
Call an IRP lawyer
Drivers often fail to understand how important it is to call an IRP lawyer right away if you’ve been issued a Immediate Roadside Prohibition. Any type of driving...
For those who love to drive
In BC many people have to drive for a living, and others have a heavy commute just to get to work. Driving may be a necessity and it may be a chore. But there’s...
The Cost of a Ticket in BC
We are asked from time to time why you should dispute a traffic ticket in BC. In a previous blog post we explained why we fight traffic tickets. Not all lawyers like...