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Why BC Doesn’t Have a “Careless Driving” Law

April 29, 2026

If you are looking for a lawyer to help you fight a “careless driving” ticket in British Columbia, you might be surprised to find that such a charge does...

The End of the Plastic Licence? Status vs. Possession in BC

April 22, 2026

Your physical driver’s licence felt like the ultimate authority. If you had the card in your wallet, you could reasonably assume that you had the right to drive. If...

Your Tesla Isn’t the Driver. You Are.

April 14, 2026

A story out of Coquitlam recently made the rounds and if you drive a Tesla in BC, it’s worth paying attention to. BC Highway Patrol ticketed a woman who...

The Adversarial Reality of the Traffic Courtroom

April 7, 2026

There is a fundamental truth about the law that most people only realize once they are standing in front of a judge. The law is not an ally. It is a neutral...

Tinted windows or covered plates? Don’t break the law while you’re breaking the law

March 31, 2026

You decided to tint your front windows. We’re sure it looks good. Maybe it came with the car? Maybe you just didn’t think about it. Whatever the reason, you are...

If My Licence Is Suspended in One Province, Can I Drive in Another?

March 24, 2026

If your licence is suspended in one province, you are usually not allowed to drive in another province. Many drivers assume a provincial suspension stops at the...

March Distracted Driving Campaign: What B.C. Drivers Need to Know

February 26, 2026

Every March, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) coordinates two simultaneous province-wide traffic enforcement campaigns: one targeting distracted drivers...

Are the police out to get you?

February 10, 2026

If you’re pulled over by the police once, you probably feel like you’re being scrutinized. If you get pulled over by the police more than once in a...

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...

Why BC Doesn’t Have a “Careless Driving” Law

The End of the Plastic Licence? Status vs. Possession in BC

Your Tesla Isn’t the Driver. You Are.

The Adversarial Reality of the Traffic Courtroom

Tinted windows or covered plates? Don’t break the law while you’re breaking the law

If My Licence Is Suspended in One Province, Can I Drive in Another?

March Distracted Driving Campaign: What B.C. Drivers Need to Know

Are the police out to get you?

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

A Gentle Warning About Cell Phone Tickets in BC

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