Tag: Traffic Ticket

Hire a traffic court lawyer, save yourself a lot of trouble

January 3, 2019

Two recent cases heard at BC Supreme Court serve as good examples of why you can save you a lot of trouble if you hire a traffic court lawyer. Challenging any kind of...

BC halts red-light speed camera plans, but it’s not over yet

October 4, 2018

The BC government has made a U-turn over red-light speed camera plans in the province, but it appears the controversial policy is not quite over yet. In previous...

The creeping return of photo radar

August 16, 2018

Red light cameras are now up-and-running at 140 locations in BC. The provincial government has said the cameras are intended to reduce crashes and make the roads...

Does mandatory vehicle impoundment violate Charter rights?

June 21, 2018

A vehicle being seized for excessive speeding in BC

Having your vehicle impounded can be stressful, expensive and to some may seem like a punishment in itself. One BC couple recently argued that having their car...

Can I use my cellphone while driving if it’s an emergency?

June 11, 2018

Courts have been incredibly strict when it comes to upholding the law against using an electronic device while operating a vehicle. Whether you are picking your phone...

Driver Risk Premium and Driver Penalty Point Premium changes explained

May 23, 2018

ICBC has driver risk premium and penalty point premium

Last week, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) announced changes to how it calculates its Driver Risk Premium and Driver Penalty Point Premium. The...

BC’s new eticketing program is phase one of a plan that spells bad news for drivers

May 3, 2018

Handwritten tickets will become a thing of the past in BC

Police forces in Delta and Vancouver recently started piloting a new electronic method for issuing tickets. Under the new system, which is likely to be rolled out...

Court delay until you get your Class 5 license

December 6, 2016

If you’re a class 7 driver in BC and you get a conviction for even one Violation Ticket, you can expect a letter from RoadSafetyBC telling you that they intend...

The most serious traffic tickets

May 4, 2016

While it is not advisable to have any traffic tickets go on your driving record, some tickets are much worse than others. Driving without due care and attention or...

Real crime and driving laws

February 17, 2015

The population of Surrey BC feels like they’re under siege these days. Property crimes like theft and fraud seem to be rampant. Violent assaults and prominent...

Tag: Traffic Ticket

Hire a traffic court lawyer, save yourself a lot of trouble

BC halts red-light speed camera plans, but it’s not over yet

The creeping return of photo radar

Does mandatory vehicle impoundment violate Charter rights?

Can I use my cellphone while driving if it’s an emergency?

Driver Risk Premium and Driver Penalty Point Premium changes explained

BC’s new eticketing program is phase one of a plan that spells bad news for drivers

Court delay until you get your Class 5 license

The most serious traffic tickets

Real crime and driving laws

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