Uncategorized Archives - BC Driving Lawyers

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 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...

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

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

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