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The really bad speeding tickets

August 28, 2023

Some speeding tickets are bad and some are really bad. What we mean by that is that some tickets will have a more profound impact on you going forward if you end up with...

Delicate Devices

August 16, 2023

Precision in measurement is very important in most fields of human endeavour and any measurement is only as good as the measuring device. Precision ensures that results...

Vague threats of speed enforcement

July 24, 2023

A threat of enforcement with no backing tends to create suspicion. For many people, if they don’t think that they’ll get caught, they are more willing to break the rules....

Keeping a clean driving record

July 21, 2023

When you get your first ticket, you might feel bad. You might think you made a mistake, and you should just pay the ticket. Before you pay the ticket, we want you to think...

Speeding with Traffic

July 17, 2023

It’s normal to drive with the speed of traffic, and most of us speed to keep pace with the speed of traffic. Occasionally the police will pick out one vehicle from a pack...

Are British Columbians bad drivers? Insights from BC’s Road Test Failure Rate

June 28, 2023

Are drivers in British Columbia bad drivers? A recent article has raised eyebrows by claiming that half of BC’s new drivers fail their road test. But can you draw...

Fight it or pay it? Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Challenging Traffic Tickets in British Columbia

June 21, 2023

When faced with a traffic ticket, many find themselves at a crossroads: should they fight the ticket or simply pay the fine? While the immediate instinct may be to pay...

The Importance of Defending Traffic Tickets: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on ICBC insurance premiums

June 14, 2023

As a responsible driver, you strive to follow the rules of the road and maintain a clean driving record. However, life is unpredictable, and sometimes even the most cautious...

Clarifying Cell Phone Use While Driving: BC Supreme Court Ruling in Rex. v. Mirza

May 31, 2023

In the recent case of Rex. v. Mirza, the BC Supreme Court provides important clarification on the prohibition of cell phone use while driving. The court’s ruling...

New rules for “Vulnerable Road Users” and other MVA changes

May 23, 2023

The BC Government changed the Motor Vehicle Act (the MVA) to create some new definitions and to address new ways to use the roads. It’s always interesting to see how they...

The really bad speeding tickets

Delicate Devices

Vague threats of speed enforcement

Keeping a clean driving record

Speeding with Traffic

Are British Columbians bad drivers? Insights from BC’s Road Test Failure Rate

Fight it or pay it? Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Challenging Traffic Tickets in British Columbia

The Importance of Defending Traffic Tickets: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on ICBC insurance premiums

Clarifying Cell Phone Use While Driving: BC Supreme Court Ruling in Rex. v. Mirza

New rules for “Vulnerable Road Users” and other MVA changes

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