Traffic Tickets Archives - Page 5 of 11

Can I get a distracted driving ticket for having my phone in a cupholder?

October 4, 2019

Getting a ticket for a phone in a cupholder is bad

A septuagenarian received a distracted driving ticket for having her cell phone on charge in her cupholder. The story was picked up by a number of news outlets and sparked...

Defence of necessity in speeding cases

September 11, 2019

There are relatively few defences available to you if you get a speeding ticket. However, one option that may be available to you, in certain circumstances, is the defence...

Appealing Your Deemed Conviction

August 26, 2019

You can appeal a deemed conviction for a missed appeal deadline

There are two ways in which you can receive a deemed conviction for a violation ticket. The first way is when you do not dispute the violation ticket within the 30-day...

Applying to adjourn a trial

August 16, 2019

Drivers who applied to adjourn their Violation ticket can appeal

A new decision just came out at the BC Supreme Court that will help drivers who applied to adjourn their Violation Ticket hearing and had it denied, and drivers who testified...

Speed enforcement cameras: 35 BC locations revealed

July 31, 2019

Speed enforcement cameras have been activated in 35 BC locations

The locations of 35 speed enforcement cameras at intersections across the Lower Mainland have been revealed. These intersections are among 140 locations currently equipped...

Crown looks to overturn immobilizer app ruling

July 22, 2019

A recently established defence for distracted driving is in danger of being overturned. The BC Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal whether the holding of a smartphone...

Lawyers with Lasers

July 9, 2019

The BC driving lawyers legal team is so serious about defending traffic tickets that we go to extraordinary lengths. You probably already know that we defend all types...

How to transport your pet safely – and without getting a ticket

July 8, 2019

Transporting animals safely is a requirement in British Columbia

It’s easy to see how having an animal running around inside a car could be a hazard. In the event of an accident, a pet also becomes a flying object that can cause injury...

Daily log book requirements for commercial vehicles

May 23, 2019

commercial drivers are required to keep a daily log book

In British Columbia, commercial drivers must adhere to safety regulations. This includes keeping a daily log book. Failure to keep a log book up-to-date or tampering with...

Speed cameras introduced at 35 BC intersections

May 15, 2019

The BC government has gone ahead with plans to introduce intersection speed cameras. The plan was not without controversy with many critics calling it a return of the...

Can I get a distracted driving ticket for having my phone in a cupholder?

Defence of necessity in speeding cases

Appealing Your Deemed Conviction

Applying to adjourn a trial

Speed enforcement cameras: 35 BC locations revealed

Crown looks to overturn immobilizer app ruling

Lawyers with Lasers

How to transport your pet safely – and without getting a ticket

Daily log book requirements for commercial vehicles

Speed cameras introduced at 35 BC intersections

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