Driving Law

Episode 407: Speed Camera Surges, Street Racing Crackdowns, and a Charter Challenge Returns to the Supreme Court

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul tackle a dynamic mix of personal experience, legal news, and constitutional issues making waves across Canada. Kyla opens the episode with a near-death experience on the Alex Fraser Bridge after unsecured plywood flew off a truck—an incident that underscores the real dangers of unsafe loads and distracted transport. The story sets the tone for a discussion on enforcement methods and public safety. They then analyze Ontario’s controversial speed camera program in Vaughan, where 32,000 tickets were issued in just three weeks. Despite the staggering volume, the city has temporarily paused fines, replacing them with warnings while reevaluating the system’s effectiveness. Kyla and Paul debate the merits and pitfalls of automated enforcement and the due process challenges it presents for drivers. Next, they cover Surrey’s new “Project Rogue Racers”—a year-long crackdown on illegal street racing events. With dozens of tickets, vehicle impounds, and bylaw infractions already