BC Cannabis Tickets
Any lawyer might decide one day that they’re a cannabis lawyer, especially now that cannabis is wide open and legal in BC and across Canada. At the BC Driving Lawyers...
Does mandatory vehicle impoundment violate Charter rights?
Having your vehicle impounded can be stressful, expensive and to some may seem like a punishment in itself. One BC couple recently argued that having their car...
Court delay until you get your Class 5 license
If you’re a class 7 driver in BC and you get a conviction for even one Violation Ticket, you can expect a letter from RoadSafetyBC telling you that they intend...
Knee-jerk reaction
Laws are never introduced in a vacuum. There is always some context, a perceived need that causes government to act. Whether it’s pressure from a lobby group or...
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...
A lawyer to defend your traffic ticket
Traffic tickets are serious matters. A conviction can mean the loss of your driving privileges, and the consequent loss of work and the ability to support your...
The key to success in a speeding ticket trial
We have a major focus on driving law. Many lawyers don’t take the types of cases that we defend because they’re not interested in this type of work. For...
Lawyers who know driving law
Whether you’re facing a driving prohibition, criminal DUI or traffic ticket, you need a to find one of the BC lawyers who know driving law. There are all sorts...