Tag: Violation Tickets

The really bad speeding tickets

August 28, 2023

Some speeding tickets are bad and some are really bad. What we mean by that is that some tickets will have a more profound impact on you going forward if you end up with...

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 draw...

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 serious...

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...

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 across...

Does the punishment add up?

January 7, 2016

After getting a couple of tickets you can expect a letter from the BC Government telling you that they’re taking your license. Looking at your relatively good driving...

A hammer to swat flies

June 11, 2015

Earlier in the week while waiting for traffic court to start I was speaking with a police officer who mentioned that in BC we use a hammer to swat flies. He was referring...

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 murder...

What to say when you get a ticket

October 10, 2014

Ask any driving lawyer and they’ll agree that the outcome of the ticket dispute can hinge on what happened after the alleged offence was committed. It’s possible...

The Cost of a Ticket in BC

April 20, 2014

We are asked from time to time why you should dispute a traffic ticket in BC. In a previous blog post we explained why we fight traffic tickets. Not all lawyers like to...

Tag: Violation Tickets

The really bad speeding tickets

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

Unexpected consequences of a traffic ticket

Excessive noise ticket if your vehicle is too loud?

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

Does the punishment add up?

A hammer to swat flies

Real crime and driving laws

What to say when you get a ticket

The Cost of a Ticket in BC

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