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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...

If My Licence Is Suspended in One Province, Can I Drive in Another?

March 24, 2026

If your licence is suspended in one province, you are usually not allowed to drive in another province. Many drivers assume a provincial suspension stops at the...

March Distracted Driving Campaign: What B.C. Drivers Need to Know

February 26, 2026

Every March, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) coordinates two simultaneous province-wide traffic enforcement campaigns: one targeting distracted drivers...

New Licensing Changes in BC: What You Need to Know

April 17, 2025

Exterior of an ICBC driver licensing office with accessible parking signs

The BC government has changed the Motor Vehicle Act. One of the biggest changes is that many drivers will no longer need to take a Class 5 road test. ICBC can now...

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Canada? Will I go to jail?

March 11, 2025

In Canada, the penalties for a DUI depend on whether the offence is prosecuted as a summary conviction or an indictable offence. DUIs in Canada are treated as...

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

If My Licence Is Suspended in One Province, Can I Drive in Another?

March Distracted Driving Campaign: What B.C. Drivers Need to Know

New Licensing Changes in BC: What You Need to Know

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Canada? Will I go to jail?

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