Driving Law

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko of Acumen Law Corporation pick apart the latest driving law-related happenings. There's reaction to the news that there has been no significant spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges since legalization. Changes to the Administrative Driving Prohibition scheme have been revealed – important to know for all BC drivers. Also in the show, a driving instructor has been accused of using bots to help his students beat the long waiting list for road tests. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Have you ever wondered how much information your car is saving about you? Where you go. What you do. How fast you travel. Vincent Gogolek, executive director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, speaks to Kyla Lee about the report he authored, The Connected Car: Who is in the driver's seat? Strap in for some of the report's frankly astonishing findings. Download the report here: https://fipa.bc.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CC_report_lite.pdf Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about the new saliva testing device for use by police to detect drug impairment across Canada, the Abbott SoToxa. There's also an update on the Class 4 licence requirement for drivers wanting to work for companies like Uber once ride-sharing arrives in BC. Kyla and Paul talk about a case involving a cyclist who was tragically killed by dooring. Finally, this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week was caught with some hazardous items in the backseat of his car. Read more about our thoughts on the Abbott SoToxa: https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/saliva-testing-rebranding-and-the-not-so-new-abbot-sotoxa/ Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Can you be charged for impaired driving for being intoxicated in a wheelchair? A recent court case involving a wheelchair user has sparked controversy and debate. Kyla Lee is joined by Ben Dooley from CKNW Radio to discuss the topic. Kyla and Paul Doroshenko talk about various issues to do with prejudice in hybrid impaired driving cases. There's also news about a duty counsel project where lawyers offer free advice to people at traffic courts across BC and this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week comes all the way from Australia. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Ben Dooley on Twitter: twitter.com/BenTDooley www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul talk about a recent ruling in Ontario about waterways. The case, involving a person who was using a canoe while impaired by alcohol, raises the question: what is the legal definition of a vessel? Also, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week, a supercar impounded after allegedly going at 200km/h and more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new 90-day administrative driving prohibitions for drug-impaired driving which are due to come into effect next month. They also talk about the constitutionality of the reverse onus provisions of the IRP scheme and the interpretation of the rules around disclosure. And there's also an interesting case exploring the role of Courts in collecting fines. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko examine the findings of a scientific paper called "Cannabis use as a risk factor for causing motor vehicle crashes: a prospective study". It found no evidence of significantly increased crash risk in drivers with THC. Also, there's a case that functions as a good talking point for the topic of threshold reliability in IRP cases. Finally, there's a return of the Ridiculous Driver of the Week feature. Read the study here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/add.14663 Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko go over the recently announced ICBC changes to how your driving record is going to impact the amount you pay for insurance. There's an interesting case of a driver who used an immobilizer app on his phone as a defence against a distracted driving ticket. And there's good news for 'N' drivers who face alcohol-related charges on their driving records. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw, of Ally Workplace Law, joins Kyla Lee to talk about an interesting intersection of driving law and employment law. Courts have been grappling with the legal issues around Uber drivers. Are they Uber employees or are they independent contractors? Paul Doroshenko also speaks to Kyla about dangerous driving as well as Class 7 drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw on Twitter: twitter.com/kirsten_hume www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.allyworkplacelaw.com

Kyla and Paul discuss a recent story involving people who lease cars from BMW and then take them out of Canada. There's an interesting case from traffic court involving a man who claimed he was speeding to get away from an erratic driver. The topic of people who cannot provide breath samples for breathalyzer tests is also discussed. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul introduce a new feature called Ridiculous Driver of the Week. There's discussion about the federal government's recent announcement that it will provide more funding for impaired driving enforcement in BC over the next five years. Also, Kyla and Paul divulge things police frequently do in traffic court that people should look out for because they are not actually permissible. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent story where a driver at a drive-thru was given a warning about using his cell phone. It raises the question of what is the legal definition of a highway and where do the rules apply. They also talk about laws against leaving children in vehicles in light of a tragic case in the news recently. There's also more on money laundering in BC after further details emerged in a recent report. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss testing of the federal government-approved roadside drug screening device, the Draeger DrugTest 5000, which made headlines this week. Also, there's reaction to the report that found luxury cars are being used to launder dirty money in BC. There's a lively debate about the controversial introduction of speed monitoring devices at intersections. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

This episode is all about the Responsible Driver Program (RDP). The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles in BC can refer people to the RDP if they have received alcohol or drug-related prohibitions. A lot of people do not know what they are in for before starting the program. Kyla Lee is joined by a guest who has participated in the RDP. He offers some insights and opinions about his experience. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Paul Doroshenko takes over the hosting duties for a special episode all about speeding. Paul talks to two former police officers for their insights into speed enforcement. The first is Tim Schewe who now runs DriveSmartBC, an educational resource for drivers in British Columbia. Then it's the turn of Grant Gottgetreu, a former police constable who earned the nickname "Darth Radar" and is now a consultant for traffic offences. Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com DriveSmartBC website: www.drivesmartbc.ca Follow DriveSmartBC on Twitter: twitter.com/DriveSmartBC Gottgetreu Consulting Ltd. website: https://forensictrafficpro.com/

To celebrate Driving Law's one-year anniversary we take a look back at some of the best bits from the past 12 months. Listen to interviews with some guests over the past year, including Minister Mike Farnworth, Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice and Attorney General David Eby. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

MLA Bowinn Ma, who chaired a committee that studied the implementation of ridesharing in BC joins Kyla Lee. They talk about the committee's recent report and what the future holds for services like Uber and Lyft in the province. Paul Doroshenko also talks to Kyla about the latest in driving law issues, including the so-called Idaho stop which would allow cyclists to perform a rolling stop at stop signs. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Bowinn Ma on Twitter: twitter.com/BowinnMa www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice and co-host of the Paw and Order podcast, joins Kyla Lee for an update on animal transportation regulations Paul Doroshenko also joins Kyla to examine the week's driving law-related stories including an elderly woman who received a 90-day roadside prohibition for failing to provide a breath sample despite having a breathing condition. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Camille Labchuk on Twitter: twitter.com/camillelabchuk www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the latest in driving law-related news. Topics this week include the latest developments with the introduction of ride-hailing in British Columbia. Also, Kyla and Paul talk about a recent shipment of breathalyzers they received from the US which made headlines this week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul cover a range of topics. They look ahead to the sentencing of the truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash. Distracted driving laws have been made a little clearer and emergency use of mobile phone while driving is explained. There's also a preview of something Acumen Law Corporation has in store. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com