Tag: distracted driving

Tinted windows or covered plates? Don’t break the law while you’re breaking the law

March 31, 2026

You decided to tint your front windows. We’re sure it looks good. Maybe it came with the car? Maybe you just didn’t think about it. Whatever the reason, you are...

A Gentle Warning About Cell Phone Tickets in BC

January 8, 2026

Cell phone tickets in British Columbia are widely misunderstood. Many drivers think of them as minor infractions. They are not. In fact, they are considered a...

The Return of Traffic Enforcement in BC?

October 14, 2025

For several years, traffic enforcement in British Columbia was on the decline. The RCMP were even more short staffed during the pandemic. In Vancouver, the city...

The Myth of the Ticket That Gets Thrown Out

October 7, 2025

One of the most enduring stories about traffic tickets is that they can be “thrown out.” People repeat it as though the ticket itself gets torn up, erased, or...

Spring Traffic Blitzes in BC

May 15, 2025

Every spring without fail police in BC announce seasonal enforcement blitzes. Surrey’s latest campaign is no exception. The Surrey police announced a one-day...

The 5 Most Common Questions About Traffic Tickets in BC (and Why You Might Want a Lawyer)

February 25, 2025

A police officer issuing a traffic ticket to a driver in a red sports car.

Getting a traffic ticket in British Columbia can feel like a punch to the gut—and to your wallet. You might be wondering, “What do I do now?” Don’t worry; you’re not...

Should You Call a Lawyer Now or Later for a Traffic Ticket?

September 23, 2024

When people get a traffic ticket in BC, they usually look at the ticket hoping to spot a technicality. They read the ticket and learn that they have 30 days to file...

Unexpected consequences of a traffic ticket

May 15, 2023

Getting a traffic ticket is usually a frustrating experience, but few people seem to know that receiving multiple tickets in British Columbia can have even more...

How long is too long of a delay to have your trial in traffic court?

June 20, 2022

In Canada, the court systems are split into two sections: Superior and Provincial courts. When it comes to understanding traffic court, it is important to...

Charging a phone in a car is no longer distracted driving

February 20, 2020

A recent court ruling provides clarity on two huge distracted driving issues. Until now, both charging a phone in a car, and having a phone on your lap while...

Tag: distracted driving

Tinted windows or covered plates? Don’t break the law while you’re breaking the law

A Gentle Warning About Cell Phone Tickets in BC

The Return of Traffic Enforcement in BC?

The Myth of the Ticket That Gets Thrown Out

Spring Traffic Blitzes in BC

The 5 Most Common Questions About Traffic Tickets in BC (and Why You Might Want a Lawyer)

Should You Call a Lawyer Now or Later for a Traffic Ticket?

Unexpected consequences of a traffic ticket

How long is too long of a delay to have your trial in traffic court?

Charging a phone in a car is no longer distracted driving

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