Will My Licence Be Suspended?
One of the most common concerns for drivers facing a traffic ticket is whether their driver’s licence will be suspended. The reality is that suspensions and...
Tag: Traffic Ticket
How to Choose the Right Lawyer to Defend Your Traffic Ticket
A traffic ticket might seem like a minor inconvenience, but the consequences can add up quickly. Fines, demerit points, increased insurance premiums, or even license...
Understanding Your Rights During a Traffic Stop in BC
Getting pulled over by the police in British Columbia is never a pleasant experience. Whether it’s for speeding, using an electronic device, or some other minor...
Can You Touch Your Mounted Phone? B.C. Supreme Court Overturns Acquittal for Uber Eats Driver
The B.C. Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s acquittal of Vasu Subhashbhai Virda, an Uber Eats driver, in a case involving the use of an electronic...
RCMP Body-Worn Cameras: Progress and Challenges for Drivers
The RCMP has begun rolling out body-worn cameras in British Columbia, starting with detachments in Mission, Tofino, Ucluelet, Cranbrook, Kamloops, and Prince...
Four Things Police Look for During a Traffic Stop
When the police pull you over for a simple traffic offence, such as speeding or failing to signal, their primary focus may extend beyond just the reason for the...
Should You Call a Lawyer Now or Later for a Traffic Ticket?
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...
Repairing Your Driving Record
Your driving record in British Columbia is a critical document that can affect everything from insurance premiums to job opportunities. It’s essential to...
How do the police in BC catch drivers using their cell phones?
In British Columbia it is an offence to hold or operate an electronic device while driving. This includes while you’re stopped in traffic, at a red light, or...
Fickle traffic enforcement
In British Columbia there are many police forces that conduct traffic enforcement. We have the RCMP, the BC Highway Patrol as part of the RCMP and municipal forces...