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The Strategic Danger of Taking the Stand

October 23, 2026

This is the fourth and final instalment in our October series breaking down the procedural realities of British Columbia traffic court. In a BC traffic trial, the...

The Cross-Examination Trap and the Rule in Browne v. Dunn

October 20, 2026

This is part three of our October series dissecting the procedural rules of BC Traffic Court. Once the police officer finishes giving evidence-in-chief in your...

Roadside Statements, Hearsay, and Evidentiary Traps

October 15, 2026

This is the second instalment in our four-part October series examining the practical and legal realities of BC Traffic Court. Most motorists convicted in British...

Traffic Court Is Not a Customer Service Counter

October 8, 2026

Each week across British Columbia, hundreds of drivers walk into Provincial Court clutching some papers, thinking about their rehearsed speech, and labouring under a...

School Zones and Playground Zones in BC Are Not the Same Thing

August 18, 2026

Every September, school-zone enforcement ramps up again across British Columbia. Drivers who have driven at the ordinary posted limit throughout the summer suddenly...

The Second Road Test Is Ending: What the New Rules Mean for N Drivers

July 23, 2026

For more than 25 years, every new driver in British Columbia has faced two road tests on the way to a full licence. The first test earned you the N. The second test...

A License Plate Cover Is a License for the Police to Pull You Over

June 3, 2026

Walk through nearly any parking lot in the Lower Mainland and you will spot some vehicles with smoked plastic covers over the licence plates. Drivers assume these are...

The $1,000 Careless Driving Ticket: Debunking the Internet’s Most Persistent Legal Myth

May 13, 2026

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook, WhatsApp, or X (formerly Twitter) lately, you’ve likely seen this urgent warning “New Canada-wide driving laws take effect...

Why an Alberta Licence Won’t Protect You from BC Traffic Penalties

May 5, 2026

Every summer, thousands of drivers from Alberta head west to enjoy the BC interior and the coast. While most expect to leave with photos, souvenirs and a sunburn,...

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 Strategic Danger of Taking the Stand

The Cross-Examination Trap and the Rule in Browne v. Dunn

Roadside Statements, Hearsay, and Evidentiary Traps

Traffic Court Is Not a Customer Service Counter

School Zones and Playground Zones in BC Are Not the Same Thing

The Second Road Test Is Ending: What the New Rules Mean for N Drivers

A License Plate Cover Is a License for the Police to Pull You Over

The $1,000 Careless Driving Ticket: Debunking the Internet’s Most Persistent Legal Myth

Why an Alberta Licence Won’t Protect You from BC Traffic Penalties

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

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