Driving Law

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

As traffic court resumes after a significant lockdown-enforced break, Kyla Lee shares her experiences of the measures put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Kyla and Paul continue their discussion of proposed reforms to eliminate jury trials in some cases. They also look at proving lost income in ICBC cases and whether there's an alternative to calling an expert witness to testify about a person's economic opportunities. 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 www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

As the police get ready to launch Counterattack roadblocks in BC, Kyla and Paul ask: is it worth the money? And is there a danger of doing them this summer given the Covid-19 outbreak? With news that roadtests are going to resume in BC, Kyla and Paul ponder how to clear the backlog of 55,000 cancelled tests and the Covid-19 measures being put in place for examiners. In other news, ICBC had its knuckles rapped in court for lowballing a plaintiff and are jury trials going to be a thing of the past in civil cases? Watch the new music video from The AcuTones – Deep in the Dark of the Jailhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV9WNfp6aWk 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

Can you still appeal your traffic ticket after you've paid? Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko pick apart two recent BC Supreme Court decisions to find some answers. One of the judgments involved an excessive noise ticket and the other was a red light camera ticket. Both drivers said they mistakenly paid the ticket without knowing the full consequences. Also, an increase in vehicles with out-of-province plates sparks a discussion on drivers coming to BC from other provinces and the US in the era of Covid-19. Also don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Lawyer Told Me Not to Talk to You face masks are now available to buy – with all profits going to a Canadian registered charity of our choice. Get your stylish mask now at lawyertoldme.com/ 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 makes a bold prediction ahead of a Supreme Court of Canada case between Uber and a former driver. There's an update on traffic court as hearings are set to resume in mid-July, but will all areas of BC get the same levels of access? Have changes to ICBC insurance resulted in an unintended increase in racial profiling by police? And, Kyla and Paul examine the treatment of First Nations Chief Allan Adam at the hands of the police after charges against him were dropped. And, of course, there's the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Lawyer Told Me Not to Talk to You face masks are now available to buy – with all profits going to a Canadian registered charity of our choice. Get your stylish mask now at https://lawyertoldme.com/ 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

Following the shooting of Rayshard Brooks by an Atlanta police officer at a Wendy's drive-thru, do people now feel in danger when they interact with the police? Kyla and Paul discuss. A recent Supreme Court decision made the assertion that morally innocent decisions are not punishable in Canada. Kyla and Paul debate whether this is actually true. The BC Court of Appeal recently ruled on a case involving a breach of insurance for alleged intoxication. And, of course, 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

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko address the issue of racial bias in policing in Canada as Alberta prepares to introduce a new impaired driving prohibition scheme. An important impaired driving case from the Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies the laws around police searches. There's an update on the status of traffic court as the backlog of cases since Covid-19 continues to grow. 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

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about the return of traffic court following a Covid-19 hiatus. What measures are being put in place and are they enough? How will they solve the backlog of adjourned cases? Also, and interesting ICBC claim sparks some interesting discussion about hit and run cases and the steps you need to take to identify other vehicle owners. A recent court case ruled on whether phones with disabling software while driving still count as electronic devices when it comes to distracted driving. Plus, there's a 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

Toxicologist Ron Moore returns to the podcast. He speaks to Kyla Lee about the different types of alcohol your body produces naturally or that get into your body through occupational exposure. They can result in false readings on different types of alcohol screening devices. Also, Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss a BC Supreme Court distracted driving ruling which effectively makes it against the law to have your phone on or near your lap. Plus, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.ronaldlmoore.com

Kyla Lee welcomes personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken back to the podcast. The author of the BC Injury Law Blog shares a shocking statistic about Civil Resolution Tribunal outcomes involving ICBC in the past year. Erik also explains why you should take a lot of information that comes out of ICBC with a big helping of salt. Plus, don't miss the grossest ever 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

It looks like the ICBC dumpster fire won't be extinguished for quite some time. The insurer has partially blamed its dire financial straits on Covid-19. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko a closer look. Paul and Kyla pick apart a B.C. Court of Appeal fraud decision and how it relates to driving law. The Ridiculous Driver of the week who was caught going 300 km/hr sparks a debate over speed limiters. 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

B.C.'s courts announced plans to resume normal operations after weeks of being closed due to COVID-19. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new measures being put into place and what they mean for driving law-related cases. Details have emerged of the City of Surrey's legal battle with Uber. Also, the decrease in traffic due to coronavirus has led to a reported increase in speeding. Plus, 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

On this week's podcast with Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko, a story about people in Ontario posing as police to enforce COVID-19 social distancing measures prompts more discussion. After ICBC cancelled roadtests in light of the pandemic, is there some other way to clear the backlog of people trying to get their licences? Also, could ICBC be doing more to lower people's vehicle insurance as people use their vehicles less during the outbreak? Acumen Law's Brandon Moscoe joins the podcast to talk about whether motor-assisted cycles are technically motor vehicles as well as cell phone legislation in B.C. 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 Brandon Moscoe on Twitter: twitter.com/BrandonMLawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Tragic news of the largest mass murder in Canada's history shocked the world this week. One of the details to emerge from the devastating incident was that the perpetrator apparently used a vehicle made to look like an RCMP car. How was he able to do this and what are some of the regulations around acquiring police vehicles. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko find out. A Court of Appeal decision about a driver who was boxed in by police raises some interesting discussion around arbitrary detention. A man with a number of driving convictions seeking bail cited risks associated with coronavirus as a reason he should be released. 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 Supreme Court of Canada has made a ruling in a high-profile dangerous driving case. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko give their reactions and explain what it means for driving law in Canada. A recent case, in which a driver was penalized for having a phone resting on his lap, shows how completely absurd distracted driving laws have become. Also, don't miss the podcast premiere of The AcuTones' new song, COVID-19 Blues. And, of course, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Calling all members of the Law Society of BC! Kyla Lee is running for Bencher in the upcoming Vancouver by-election. Find out why you should vote for her by visiting: kylaforbencher.ca COVID-19 Blues music video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjI5PT4GIto 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

Coronavirus continues to affect driving law in many different ways. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore how the virus is impacting the roads in B.C. ICBC has moved to over-the-phone insurance renewals in response to COVID-19. Could this be a blessing in disguise to help the insurer cut costs? 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

A packed episode this week. First, returning to the show is Erik Magraken, lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law Blog. He talks to Paul Doroshenko about what happens to disbursements when lawyers change firms. Kyla Lee is back on the show to tell us about the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. And finally, last week's guest Jan Semenoff returns to talk about fever and breath testing. 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 Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.bc-injury-law.com www.counterpoint-journal.com

"Co-hostest with the mostest" Paul Doroshenko is hostest with the mostest this week. His guest is Jan Semenoff, an expert on breath testing and a former police officer. COVID-19 is raising issues regarding breath testing. For one, will those who recover from the disease with reduced lung function still be able to provide breath samples and could they be charged with failing to provide a sample through no fault of their own? There are concerns for police officers and other first responders as they come into contact with people infected by coronavirus. Jan Semenoff speaks about his homemade hand sanitizer recipe which he shared in the journal, Counterpoint. And finally, there's a Ridiculous Driver of the Week. You can get Jan Semenoff's hand sanitizer recipe here: https://www.counterpoint-journal.com/free---hand-sanitizers.html 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and "co-hostest with the mostest" Paul Doroshenko present the podcast hunkered down in their respective coronavirus bunkers. The Vancouver PD has announced that the driver of a Car2Go car involved in a fatal car crash last year is unlikely to be charged. The Motor Vehicle Act Amendment Bill could redefine the offence f use of an electronic device while driving. Kyla and Paul look at what this could mean for drivers - 'N' drivers especially. Coronavirus is affecting everything at the moment, driving law included. Paul has some tips for police officers on how to keep themselves and others safe if they are conducting roadside breath tests. Kyla and Paul then ask whether the seven-day window to file for a review of an Immediate Roadside Prohibition will still be enforced given the current situation. 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/ www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee's special guest this week is Deandra Grant, executive director of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. She explains auto-brewery syndrome and what it could mean for the future of driving law. Then, we look back on some of our favourite Ridiculous Drivers of the Week. And to round off the pod, we have some original music by the AcuTones. Enjoy. 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 Deandra Grant on Twitter: twitter.com/deandragrant www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com Hamilton Grant: www.texasdwisite.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko are on 🚨IRP red alert🚨. The government has announced new legislation to amend the Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme. Kyla and Paul look at how it could signal a significant restriction on drivers' rights. Paul recently obtained some eye-opening disclosure about the RCMP lab from a Freedom of Information request. And 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

No-fault insurance was in the news again this week following a story about a woman who reportedly received $70,000 out of a $250,000 settlement from ICBC. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroeshenko give their perspective. Kyla and Paul then look back on 10 years of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme in British Columbia. Self-driving cars were in the news this week following a story from the States about a crash involving a person playing video games while his Tesla was in autopilot mode. Also, as always, 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent story about an Alberta man who suffered a stroke while being locked away for hours by police. Also, should cyclists have to go through some kind of licencing or registration system? Chris Carta, of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group, talks about the problems with ICBC's new no-fault system. Also, this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week comes all the way from Florida. 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko pick up where they left off last week with more on the massive ICBC changes. This week, they look at the plans to scrap payments to claimants for future lost earnings. Also, RoadSafetyBC has been heavily criticised for increasingly long waits for adjudicators' decisions. Finally, the Ridiculous Driver fo the Week is frankly quite impressive. 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko chat all things Uber. The Passenger Transportation Board recently approved ride-hailing in the Lower Mainland but it hasn't been a smooth ride. Surrey by-law enforcement officers have issued $500 fines to Uber drivers operating within its city limits. Huge changes are in store for ICBC. An overhaul would see a no fault-style system in BC. Kyla and Paul discuss what this means for drivers and insurance lawyers. And, of course, 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company, joins Kyla Lee for a new, regular feature: The BC Injury Law Update. Co-host Paul Dororshenko and Kyla discuss a Calgary police policy change which is to carry out mandatory breath tests on everyone who gets pulled over. Then there's news that ICBC has created a new position of "fairness commissioner" and announced plans for pre-settlement payouts. Also, there's the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/pauldoroshenko Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.bc-injury-law.com www.macisaacandcompany.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dissect the Chung decision at the Supreme Court of Canada. Ken Chung appealed the overturning of his acquittal for dangerous driving in relation to a collision in which a doctor was killed. Also, there's an intriguing case from the BC Supreme Court dealing with whether a non-lawyer should be allowed to represent people charged with Motor Vehicle Act offences. Plus, don't miss this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Forensic consultant and retired police corporal Grant Gottgetreu is on the show with Kyla Lee to talk about your obligations as a driver when it snows. Indiana DUI lawyer Chuck Rathburn is also on the show. He discusses recent issues with disclosure and certification of breath testing instruments in Michigan and what implications that could have for instruments used here in Canada. Paul Doroshenko also joins for the Ridiculous Drivers of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Grant Gottgetreu on Twitter: twitter.com/darth_radar_ Follow Chuck Rathburn on Twitter: twitter.com/DMT_Training www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.forensictrafficpro.com

In this episode of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the fatal taxi and car-to-go accident and whether it may be appropriate for carshare users to prove their sobriety before getting behind the wheel. Later on, there is a discussion regarding yet another conviction of somebody in a distracted driving case for charging their phone in their cupholder. Also, Kyla and Paul discuss the issue surrounding lengthy ICBC trials due to unpreparedness/the expectation of settling. The podcast concludes with the Ridiculous Driver of the Week being a driver spotted in the Kamloops area with a snowmobile on their roof. & much more. 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

For the first Driving Law episode of the new year, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko answer questions that podcast listeners asked over twitter including: How to dispute an excessive speeding ticket, how deep the common law is on dashcam footage/video taken at the scene of an incident, laws that limit the candlepower of headlights and more! 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.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the Supreme Court of Canada decision, Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov and how it pertains to driving law. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Paul Doroshenko fills in for Kyla Lee. Paul is joined by guest Chris Thompson who is a member of driver advocacy group SENSE BC. Chris recently produced a video called Speed Kills Your Pocketbook which went viral and was shared across the World. He chats to Paul about the success of the video as well as speed enforcement in British Columbia. Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Chris Thompson on Twitter: twitter.com/six7films www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.sense.bc.ca

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to the big distracted driving stories of the week. There's a Court ruling on immobilizer apps and a Class 7 driver won an appeal after being ticketed for having a phone within sight while driving. Also, a driver was given a ticket for using a prayer app while behind the wheel. A recent study investigates whether there is actually a link between blood-THC levels and impairment. 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 take a deep dive into ridesharing in BC including ride-hailing app Kater pulling out of the province. A woman took a township to small claims court for damage to her vehicle after she moved over for a fire truck. 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 BC legislation to reveal how gas companies set their prices. They also cover the Linda O'Leary boating incident case and whether you can legislate boats with driving law. Finally, there's reaction to new impaired driving laws in Quebec that would see a second conviction for impaired driving lead to a lifetime ignition interlock device requirement. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com