Driving Law

In this week's episode, Kyla talks to Luisa Hlus, a Regulatory Defence lawyer at Acumen Law with experience in handling complex cases involving the regulation of self-governing professions. They discuss the RB decision from the BC Court of Appeal. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

In this episode, Kyla speaks to Monica Kretschmer, founder and CEO of Universal Womens Network. They discuss Monica's new book, Road Show and the impact of women empowerment in leadership roles. Also, don't miss the new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee is joined by Jan Semenoff, an expert on alcohol breath testing and editor of Counterpoint, the journal of science and the law. They discuss issues on accuracy and procedure about breathalyzers and blood kits. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Brandon Moscoe of Acumen Law Corporation is the special guest on this week's show. He talks to Kyla Lee about a proposed parking tax on some gas-powered vehicles in Vancouver. They also discuss some defences to cell phone tickets, including whether or not having your vehicle in park is a valid defence. Also, don't miss the new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Brandon Moscoe on Twitter: twitter.com/BrandonMLawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

This week we have special guest Erik Magraken, a personal injury lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law Blog. He speaks to Kyla Lee about ICBC's Fairness Commissioner. Also, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.bc-injury-law.com

This week we take a look back at some past episodes about the topic of cannabis-impaired driving. There's a fascinating interview with lawyer and toxicologist Ron Moore. That's followed by an interview with cannabis activist, Dana Larsen. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

The special guest on this week's pod is Acumen Law articling student Maryam Majdzadeh. Maryam talks to Kyla about a traffic ticket case that was delayed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The defendant argued the case should be thrown out because the delay infringed upon his right to be tried within a reasonable time. But did the Court see it this way? Also, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a driver who allegedly went more than double the speed limit. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Former police officer and forensic traffic consultant Grant Gottgetreu is Kyla Lee's special guest this week. They cover topics related to correct police procedure. A recent case involving a driver, who had a CB Radio in her car, has clarified the law around the use of electronic devices while driving. However, are police expected to stay up to date on case law? Then, Grant shares his views on another case. Two men were arrested for a non-existent offence. In the course of the arrest, the men were suspected of a separate offence of manslaughter. Now, the Supreme Court has to decide if any of the evidence is admissible. And finally, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Grant Gottgetreu on Twiter: twitter.com/darth_radar_ www.vancouvercriminallaw.com forensictrafficpro.com

Kyla Lee and Emma Wilson talk about the week's big driving law news including a case in which a man was pulled over on suspicion of drug possession for the purposes of trafficking. The case raises issues surrounding disclosure which could have an impact on driving law. The Ministry of Public Safety has told ICBC not to issue new driver's licences to people who have outstanding COvid-19 fines. Kyla and Emma discuss what measures ICBC has to uphold fines and also whether or not using these powers to enforce Covid-19 restrictions is fair. An interesting driving law case raises the issue of whether police are allowed to question passengers during a traffic stop. Are passengers being lawfully detained in such instances? And finally, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Emma Wilson on Twitter: twitter.com/EmmaAcumenLaw www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A driver convicted of dangerous driving has got Kyla and Paul talking this week. They examine how sentencing works for dangerous driving and also when a discharge may or may not apply. This week marks the introduction of no-fault vehicle insurance in BC. A recent case already suggests it will have some problems. A nurse who was injured in an accident found herself in a dispute with ICBC after it denied her full claim. And join Kyla and Paul for a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A special episode examining the Covid-19 travel restrictions from different angles. With the BC government yet to provide clarification on its recently imposed travel restrictions, Kyla and Paul discuss the government's messaging and whether it could have been better. Kyla and Paul then turn their attention to the federal government and the debate between protecting the safety of the public and infringing upon Charter rights. They also talk about the impact vaccinations will have on people's freedom of movement. Could restrictions in the future discriminate against people who are unvaccinated? Last but not least, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel between health authority areas are coming into effect in BC. The new rules will enable police to randomly stop vehicles, but what legal powers do they have at a roadblock? Are the new rules enforceable and how will violations be prosecuted? Meanwhile, some questionable proceedings at court have led to calls for new court rules to prevent time-wasting cases from going too far. Kyla and Paul discuss a recent case in which ICBC was ordered to pay special costs to a litigant for its "reprehensible tactics". A judicial review of an IRP acts as a good case study for why you shouldn't represent yourself. And finally, this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week has to be seen to be believed: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9467499/All-aboard-Motorist-Mexico-packs-belongings-slowly-moving-Ford-pickup-truck.html Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A new study from the USA's National Institute of Justice shows that current methods for testing drivers for impairment by cannabis at the roadside are unreliable. Kyla and Paul discuss what impact, if at all, the findings will have on law enforcement in Canada. Could impaired driving lawyers in Canada be doing more to help their clients? What lessons can they learn from their counterparts in the US? A proposal put forward by the BC Cycling coalition has Kyla's blood boiling. The motion would amend the Motor Vehicle Act to require passing drivers to keep 1.5 m away from cyclists. And, as usual, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Tiger Woods was in the news after an investigation into his recent crash concluded he was driving at nearly twice the speed limit at the time. So why wasn't he charged with speeding? Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko examine some of the possible reasons. Meanwhile, there was some controversy after it was revealed an officer recently named an inspector with Surrey PD has a history of impaired driving. Kyla and Paul discuss what happens when officers get charged with such offences. Then, the BC Supreme Court recently upheld an 85-year-old woman's five-year driving prohibition for driving without due care and attention after she hit a toddler. But was the sentence proportionate? A new Ridiculous Driver of the Week rounds off the podcast. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Paul Doroshenko is joined by Jan Semenoff, an expert on alcohol breath testing and editor of Counterpoint, the journal of science and the law. They discuss topics including BC's Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme. Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.counterpoint-journal.com

Kyla and Paul react to the big news that the Supreme Court of Canada found Ottawa's carbon tax bill constitutional. The news has big implications for the future of driving law. A judicial review of an IRP decision raises Charter violation issues in relation to cases where a person is charged with refusal to provide a sample of breath. Also, we find out how you can plead guilty by accident. In a recent traffic court case, a woman accidentally plead guilty to two traffic tickets after her daughter paid her fines without her knowing. We hear what a court made of her defence. Finally, we have Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

With courts reopened, should members of the justice system be given a priority in the Covid-19 vaccine waiting list? Kyla and Paul share their thoughts. Also up for discussion is a traffic court case in which a defendant made an application for a stay of proceedings following a delay with a disclosure request. A debate over whether cyclists should be licences and insured was reopened this week. Kyla and Paul look at both sides of the argument. Finally, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A new gun bill, the Firearm Violence Prevention Act, aims to reduce gun crime. Kyla and Paul find out about the provisions of the bill that relate to driving. They include measures to seize vehicles suspected of carrying illegal firearms. Kyla and Paul examine deemed convictions and in particular a case in which a court issued a driving prohibition even though the defendant had already paid a fine. Then a mail-in topic from a listener, concerning ICBC experts and their treatment in court, is up for discussion. And finally, there's the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Special guest Erik Magraken, a personal injury lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law Blog, returns to the show. He talks to Kyla about the BC Supreme Court's declaration this week that the Civil Resolution Tribunal's jurisdiction over accident claims is unconstitutional. Co-host Paul Doroshenko then joins Kyla for a discussion about the long-term effects of the pandemic on people's health and how it could impact driving enforcement. He argues an increase in people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, may lead to more people than ever giving false readings on roadside alcohol breath testers. Finally, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.bc-injury-law.com www.macisaacandcompany.com

Kyla and Paul talk about an interesting case in which an elderly driver said he unknowingly hit a pedestrian before leaving the scene. Paul discusses hit and run cases and what it takes to mount a defence. New legislation tabled by the federal government proposes justice system reforms in light of lessons learned from Covid-19. They include court reforms but also troubling changes to warrants. Finally, there's a double helping of Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Another motor assisted cycle decision has been released, this time from the BC Court of Appeal. Kyla and Paul discuss the implications it has for the vehicles' definition. Then, we hear about a fatal crash involving a school bus that left one of the students with life-changing injuries. The case is still yet to be resolved despite the fact it happened nearly 10 years ago. Also, did you know that ICBC is responsible for collecting Covid-19 fines? Finally, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

A recent BC Supreme ruling clarifies the definition of a motor assisted cycle. Kyla and Paul examine why the difficulty in telling motor assisted cycles apart from motorcycles has been an issue for the courts. Another recent case from provincial court could have a bearing on traffic court hearings that were adjourned to a future date due to Covid-19. Kyla and Paul explain why. Plus, don't miss a brand new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

This week's show is a case law special. Kyla and Paul dive into some recent court decisions to consider the impact they will have on driving law in BC. The first case involves a woman who received a ticker from a speed camera ticket. She managed to get a reduction in her fine and now the government is suing her for $58. The other decision concerns a police officer who used a memory aid in a speeding case. Kyla and Paul examine whether notes, or other memory aids, can be relied on in court. And finally, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

ICBC announced it is launching an online insurance calculator tool. Find out why it's making Kyla and Paul angry. Then, the co-hosts react to news the City of Vancouver is considering a proposal to eliminate free parking. There was also sad news this week about an incident involving an anti-masker at a traffic court in which a person suffered a broken leg. At the end of the show, it's the podcast premiere of the remix to Kyla's song, Like What You Do. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul take a deep dive into distracted driving, AKA use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. What does the current legislation say, what does it mean in practice, and do they have any concerns? Spoiler alert: they do. Then, Kyla and Paul explain what a measurand is and what it means for impaired driving and speeding cases. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

A major decision at the BC Supreme Court could affect distracted driving laws. Kyla and Paul find out what it means for drivers. Another decision saw a man take his ticket for speeding all the way to the Supreme Court on grounds of insufficient evidence that the radar device was functioning and the officer operating it was qualified. And with the BC government exploring legal options in light of people not complying with Covid-19 travel restrictions, Kyla and Paul discuss what could happen. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko reveal details of two books Kyla has authored. Following concerns raised on this podcast about the risk of spreading coronavirus via police roadside breath testers, the manufacturer of the devices used in Canada has released a new Covid-friendly mouthpiece. Mike Farnworth, the minister in charge of safety on BC's roads, wrote an op-ed about "speeding idiots" It implies harsher punishments for excessive speeding and drug-impaired driving could be on the way soon. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

2020 has been a year of coronavirus, court closures and quarantines. But it hasn't been all bad. Join Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko as they take a look back at the last year and hear interviews with some of the guests they have had on the show. Happy New Year from Driving Law. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to a video doing the rounds online which features a police car nearly hitting a young girl on a bike in the cycle lane. Next up, the co-hosts discuss the police on Twitter. Are they overstepping the mark with the information they make public on social media? Finally, Kyla and Paul take a look at parking fines, including one hospital where not only do staff have to pay but they are also being told to pay outstanding fines. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to news that Christmas is officially cancelled. Covid-19 restrictions in BC mean people will not be allowed to travel to see their loved ones. A dazed man involved in a crash left his vehicle on the side of the road and wandered into the woods. Meanwhile, RCMP attending the crash assumed he got a ride home. Kyla and Paul analyze the police response. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

It's Christmas once again which also means it's the start of Counterattack in BC. Will it be different this year in the midst of a pandemic and is it appropriate to be doing more roadblocks in a pandemic? Hosts Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss. Alberta has finally introduced its version of IRPs, the Immediate Roadside Sanction scheme. Kyla and Paul share some of their insights into what Albertans can expect. Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

There has been a cabinet reshuffle in the BC government, including David Eby who is no longer in charge of ICBC. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko find out what this means for driving. There has been an outbreak of Covid-19 cases at a provincial court in Surrey. Kyla and Paul talk about a case in which a driver appealed against his distracted driving ticket on the basis of a news story he had read that having a phone on your lap does not count as holding it. In another case, a police officer was found to have unlawfully stopped three men in a parking lot, leading to questions of racial profiling. And, Sylvan Lake RCMP is going to start ticketing people who give them the middle finger for stunt driving. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the week's big driving law news. A new study provides some insight on ways that you can lower your blood alcohol concentration. BC has imposed new Covid-19 restrictions, including mandatory masks in public indoor spaces and no travel around the province. Kyla and Paul explain what this could mean for drivers and businesses. An interesting Ridiculous Driver of the Week provides an example of how Covid-19 symptoms and indicia of impairment can overlap. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee interviews immigration and refugee lawyer, Aidan Campbell. They discuss the impact recent legislation changes will have for people facing removal from Canada for impaired driving offences. Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss the new Covid-19 restrictions in effect in British Columbia and what they mean for driving law. The new rules mean you cannot drive outside of your health authority except for specific reasons. Plus, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Aidan Campbell on Twitter: twitter.com/aidanconcam vancouvercriminallaw.com mahonlitigation.com

Ontario is allowing greater prosecutorial discretion in impaired driving cases. The move is aimed at easing a backlog of DUIs by enabling some of them to be tried as lesser charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. Kyla and Paul react to a successful judicial review of an IRP decision as well as another case where an order issued to protect privacy has raised some questions. They also discuss a story about a transit police officer injured in a motor vehicle accident while trying to apprehend a suspect. Ridiculous Driver of the Week follows. This podcast also the World Premiere of Paul's new song, Women Whiskey Lawyers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to the week's driving law stories, including news that mobility pricing is coming to Vancouver - effectively a tax on driving downtown. They discuss a story about a "super drunk" driver and dissect the provincial election results. There's a new segment, Driving Hero of the Week, followed by Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Also, listen to a clip from Kyla's new song, Like What You Do. Watch the music video for Like What You Do: vancouvercriminallaw.com/kyla-lee-like-what-you-do Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A suspected arson forced major routes in Vancouver to close this week. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko ask whether an arsonist could be held liable for their interruption of traffic as well as associated ICBC claims. There's more election chat as BC residents head to the polls, including the topic of opening up competition to ICBC. Kyla and Paul also discuss a Vancouver City Council motion to provide free parking for veterans. Also, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and Ontario shutting its traffic courts until January, Kyla and Paul ponder what's in store for traffic courts here in BC. With news this week that coronavirus can be preserved and maintained on a surface for an extended period of time, what are the implications for breath testing equipment? Kyla and Paul discuss a government bill to amend Motor Vehicle Act provisions related to what evidence can be submitted for IRP reviews and why it's very bad news for drivers. Also, we ask: Prince Edward Island, what's up with that? With impaired driving on the rise, even after judges there decided to imprison people for their first DUI, is jail an effective deterrent against drunk driving? And, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A recent BC Supreme Court decision clarified the rules around wearing earbuds while driving. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the ruling and what it means for distracted driving laws in BC. With the provincial election coming up, is it time for new legislation to clear up confusing distracted driving laws? Also on the podcast, Kyla and Paul examine some of the promises politicians have been making about ICBC in the run up to the election. With the prospect of privatisation raised again, what would this mean for the average driver? Plus Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

D-Day for Alberta. IRPs are coming to the province on December 1st. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent BC Supreme Court decision involving a notice of extension of an IRP issued by RoadSafetyBC. Kyla and Paul then discuss the sentencing in a high-profile dangerous driving causing death case that reached the Supreme Court. Also there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

With the NDP announcing a snap BC provincial election in October, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into the issues affecting BC drivers. They look at the major parties' history of driving legislation as well as where they each stand on issues such as speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving. Also, don't miss the new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Paul Doroshenko hosts this week with two special guests. Breath testing expert and former police officer Jan Semenoff speaks to Paul about concerns that police breath testing equipment poses a Covid-19 risk. Also, do people who have already contracted the virus have difficulty providing a breath sample? Then, Acumen Law Corporation's Roy Ho who handles insurance claims and insurance litigation. He speaks to Paul about auto insurance for gig economy workers. Recent changes have given delivery drivers a lot to consider when obtaining insurance. Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff Follow Roy Ho on Twitter: twitter.com/RoyAcumenLaw www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

On this podcast, Kyla and Paul discuss a Supreme Court of Canada decision on a defamation case involving a doctor hired by insurance companies for motor vehicle accident claims. They also get into how the case may have an impact on IRP reviews. Bad news for 'L' drivers as they will get no more extensions to take their tests in light of Covid-19 delays. Despite the fact no-one can get a test until January, many learner drivers will miss the deadline to take their tests and have to start the whole process from the beginning. Kyla then interviews ICBC defence lawyer RJ Wallia about the current situation at the insurer. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko Follow RJ Wallia on Twitter: twitter.com/rabjeetwallia www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul discuss a petition to change hit and run laws. The changes would give added obligations to drivers at the scene of an accident if they hit a child. They also discuss discriminatory policing, including practices when handcuffing suspects in IRP investigations. In the US, Virginia's state senate has passed a new law against so-called "stop and sniff" police stops. The law prohibits officers from conducting impaired driving investigations based on the odour of cannabis.

With road tests interrupted by Covid-19, Kyla and Paul check in to see how examiners are coping with the backlog. There was saddening news that overdose deaths have reached record-breaking levels in BC. Could we apply lessons from impaired driving law to drug enforcement in order to quell the crisis? Kyla and Paul discuss a case involving a man charged with impaired driving who said he unwittingly mixed alcohol and prescription drugs. He ran a defence of involuntary intoxication and won. There's also a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

ICBC decals will no longer be required on licence plates in BC. The law change comes after lots of people had their decals stolen. Kyla and Paul react to the news. In a "dark day in Canadian law," a Saskatchewan provincial court determined that mandatory breath testing is constitutionally valid. Kyla and Paul examine the decision. And, as always, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

A number of Vancouver police offficers tested positive for Covid-19 after breaking up a party. Do police have the right amount of PPE and, if niot, are they potentially putting people at risk? Kyla and Paul share their thoughts. They also talk about a video shared this week in which shows a VPD team arresting a cyclist after allegedly hitting him with a car. Meanwhile, a recent case has highlighted problems with Canada's laws against refusing a breath test. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

The BC government has increased the fine for the unsafe opening of a door from $81 to $368. Kyla and Paul discuss this as well as fines for other traffic offences. Did you know the Wildlife Act endows conservation officers with powers to conduct traffic stops? They also have the power to question you about your hunting. But does this violate Charter rights? Paul and Kyla talk about how police gather evidence for excessive noise investigations and inherent problems with their methods. There's also news about Tesla and how using the smart screen fixed into the car might constitute distracted driving. Also, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Paul Doroshenko on Instagram: instagram.com/pauldoroshenko www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Animal law lawyer Rebeka Breder is a brand new guest on this week's show with Kyla Lee. With the hot August long weekend coming up, they discuss what to do if you are confronted by an animal in a hot car. Then, former police officer and forensic traffic consultant Grant Gottgetreu returns to the podcast. He and Kyla talk about wearing masks at roadblocks and what to do if a police officer asks you to remove your mask to see your face. And there's still time for the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. vancouvercriminallaw.com brederlaw.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPLawyer Follow Rebeka Breder on Twitter: twitter.com/animallawcanada Follow Grant Gottgetreu on Twiter: twitter.com/darth_radar_

Jan Semenoff, an expert on breath testing and a former police officer, joins Kyla Lee. They discuss the history of how alcohol breath testing works and the role that gender and age play in breath testing. Then they find out if the law aligns with the science of breath testing and whether this means women and also transgender people are discriminated against as a result. And finally, there's a Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPLawyer Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff www.vancouvercriminallaw.com