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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...

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...

Are British Columbians bad drivers? Insights from BC’s Road Test Failure Rate

June 28, 2023

Are drivers in British Columbia bad drivers? A recent article has raised eyebrows by claiming that half of BC’s new drivers fail their road test. But can you...

Fight it or pay it? Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Challenging Traffic Tickets in British Columbia

June 21, 2023

When faced with a traffic ticket, many find themselves at a crossroads: should they fight the ticket or simply pay the fine? While the immediate instinct may be to...

The Importance of Defending Traffic Tickets: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on ICBC insurance premiums

June 14, 2023

As a responsible driver, you strive to follow the rules of the road and maintain a clean driving record. However, life is unpredictable, and sometimes even the most...

Should I fight my ticket?

February 23, 2023

In British Columbia, you have the right to a trial if you choose to dispute a traffic ticket, and it is common to say “fight a ticket.” As lawyers, we don’t consider...

What happens if I do not pay a speeding ticket in British Columbia?

December 8, 2022

Many people are frustrated when they receive speeding tickets. They worry about the cost and points associated with the ticket and sometimes decide they will not pay...

Your driving record can come back to haunt you

October 28, 2020

A question we get a lot is: how long will a traffic ticket stay on my driving record? The answer is simple: forever. Every Motor Vehicle Act infraction or Criminal...

Can you get points off your licence in BC?

July 30, 2020

a penalty point in soccer - something you don't want on your licence in BC

Traffic tickets usually mean driver penalty points. With the added insurance fees that accompany points, drivers often ask us if there is some way to get points off...

ICBC novice driver probation

April 15, 2020

If you are a novice driver and you have received a letter from ICBC stating that you are on driving probation you may be wondering what to do next. But what exactly...

Tag: icbc

New Licensing Changes in BC: What You Need to Know

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

Are British Columbians bad drivers? Insights from BC’s Road Test Failure Rate

Fight it or pay it? Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Challenging Traffic Tickets in British Columbia

The Importance of Defending Traffic Tickets: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on ICBC insurance premiums

Should I fight my ticket?

What happens if I do not pay a speeding ticket in British Columbia?

Your driving record can come back to haunt you

Can you get points off your licence in BC?

ICBC novice driver probation

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