Tag: Motor Vehicle Act

New rules for “Vulnerable Road Users” and other MVA changes

May 23, 2023

The BC Government changed the Motor Vehicle Act (the MVA) to create some new definitions and to address new ways to use the roads. It’s always interesting to see how they...

What is the Motor Vehicle Act?

March 16, 2023

As lawyers, we use the term “Motor Vehicle Act” all the time, and we’re never certain if people understand what we’re talking about. The British Columbia Motor Vehicle...

Admissible Evidence: Just as important in Traffic Court

July 30, 2021

Admissible evidence, meaning any proof presented in a court of law, is a way for lawyers to verify the case they’re trying to make. It is just as important in traffic...

What is the construction zone speed limit in BC?

March 15, 2021

Construction zones. Every summer it seems like they’re everywhere in BC. Failure to comply with a construction zone speed limit in BC will result in a larger than normal...

Can you speed to overtake?

May 22, 2020

A question we get asked from time to time is: can you speed to overtake? Let’s say you’re stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle. You approach a passing lane, or you get to...

Can I get a distracted driving ticket for having my phone in a cupholder?

October 4, 2019

Getting a ticket for a phone in a cupholder is bad

A septuagenarian received a distracted driving ticket for having her cell phone on charge in her cupholder. The story was picked up by a number of news outlets and sparked...

When eating at the wheel becomes driving without due care and attention

September 13, 2019

Eating while driving might be driving without due care and attention

You may have read the news story this week about a BC driver caught eating with chopsticks while at the wheel. The story raises the issue of what constitutes the offence...

How to transport your pet safely – and without getting a ticket

July 8, 2019

Transporting animals safely is a requirement in British Columbia

It’s easy to see how having an animal running around inside a car could be a hazard. In the event of an accident, a pet also becomes a flying object that can cause injury...

Daily log book requirements for commercial vehicles

May 23, 2019

commercial drivers are required to keep a daily log book

In British Columbia, commercial drivers must adhere to safety regulations. This includes keeping a daily log book. Failure to keep a log book up-to-date or tampering with...

Excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud?

May 1, 2019

You can get an excessive noise ticket if your vehicles is too loud

It may come as a surprise to some but you can get an excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud. Vehicles make a multitude of loud noises. Screeching brakes, a...

Tag: Motor Vehicle Act

New rules for “Vulnerable Road Users” and other MVA changes

What is the Motor Vehicle Act?

Admissible Evidence: Just as important in Traffic Court

What is the construction zone speed limit in BC?

Can you speed to overtake?

Can I get a distracted driving ticket for having my phone in a cupholder?

When eating at the wheel becomes driving without due care and attention

How to transport your pet safely – and without getting a ticket

Daily log book requirements for commercial vehicles

Excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud?

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