Driving Law

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

Paul Doroshenko is back with Kyla Lee to talk about BC Attorney General David Eby's ICBC announcement. Soon you may be able to renew your insurance online. Kyla and Paul discuss the plan and what it could mean for the future. In other ICBC news, the government will not be appealing the court ruling against caps on expert witnesses in ICBC disputes. Also, find out about a recent case Kyla was involved in where a man was incorrectly fined for having an invalid ticket on public transport. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jan Semenoff is an expert witness and former police officer. He recently featured in the New York Times and on NPR about the reliability of breath testing devices. He speaks to Kyla Lee about problems with breath testing in the US and how they impact us here in Canada. Jan also shares some interesting insights into the issue of breath testing and diet. You can read the NYT article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/03/business/drunk-driving-breathalyzer.html Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Jan Semenoff on Twitter: twitter.com/jansemenoff www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Lawyer and toxicologist Ron Moore is the special guest this week. He returns to the podcast to talk to Kyla Lee about sleeping drug Ambien and the phenomenon of 'sleep-driving' in the US. Kyla and Paul Doroshenko have some advice for lawyers in Manitoba following the announcement that Immediate Roadside Prohibitions are coming to the province. This episode also features the podcast premiere of 'Lawyer Told Me Not to Talk to You' by Prairie Paul and Boxcar Kyla of the AcuTones. You can watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/alBc67rMLg8 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

Driving Law is pleased to welcome back personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company. Erik also writes the popular BC Injury Law Blog. Insurance has been a big story lately after the BC government's restrictions on medical experts in ICBC cases were ruled to be unconstitutional. Erik shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject and also explains the role of an injury lawyer in ICBC cases. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.bc-injury-law.com www.macisaacandcompany.com

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that the BC government imposing limits on the number of medical experts in ICBC cases was unconstitutional. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to the decision and what it means for BC drivers. Also, there's discussion about curative discharges for certain driving cases and whether they ever make it to BC. Finally, a recent case won by Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon Moscoe raised interesting issues to do with a defendant's right to counsel. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

It's the election special. Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko weigh into the Canadian federal election. They break down what each political party would mean for driving law. There's also time to talk about hit and run cases including some helpful advice on what to do if you are ever involved in one. Kyla is standing for bencher of the Law Society of BC in the Vancouver region. If you are a member, it is crucial that you vote in the elections coming up this November. For more information go to kylaforbencher.ca Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

In this week's podcast, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into some proposed legislation the BC government has slipped under the radar. New provisions would introduce a new defence to speeding contrary to a highway sign while removing a defence for vehicle owners snapped by red light intersection speed cameras. In light of recent media coverage, Kyla is calling for clarity in cases of using an electronic device while driving. The Ridiculous Driver of the Week flipped a car while parking in downtown Vancouver. And Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon Mosoce is a guest on the show to talk about the issue of identity in traffic strops and the so-called Schyrver's Test. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Brandon Moscoe on Twitter: twitter.com/BrandonMLawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com Link to footage of the Ridiculous Driver of the Week: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/driver-flips-car-while-trying-to-parallel-park-in-downtown-vancouver-1.4629322

Police cancelled a traffic ticket given to a woman for charging her cell phone in her car's cupholder. The decision came after the story exploded online and Driving Law's Kyla Lee said she would help the woman appeal her $368 fine. Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss a Supreme Court ruling on the case of a protester arrested in order to prevent a possible public disorder. A city council in Iowa had its plans to redesign a crosswalk with Pride colours nixed by a US federal government department. There's also Ridiculous Driver of the Week who clearly considered himself a trailblazer on the way to his high school reunion. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

On this week's podcast, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss insurance rate increases for young drivers. With ICBC now basing its insurance rates on driving history, new drivers have been shocked by the huge fees they have to pay. The Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a high-speed chase in an electric cop car. Finally, there have been some interesting developments in the IRP scheme following a court decision. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

It's the Driving Law Roadshow, coming from the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) 2019 Fall Seminar in San Diego, California. Kyla Lee was awarded the 2019 BadAss Award at the event - the highest honour DUIDLA bestows. Kyla is joined by Paul Doroshenko as they respond to MADD's calls for stiffer penalties for people caught driving while impaired with children in their vehicle. A discussion about procedures for approved instruments that test for the presence of alcohol arises from the DUIDLA seminar. Acumen Law Corporation has filed an application for leave to appeal its constitutional challenge to the IRP scheme and there's a Ridiculous Driver Fact 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

The Ridiculous Driver of the Week sparks a discussion about driving without due care and attention. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko speak about a BC driver who was convicted after police caught her driving and eating food with chopsticks at the same time. Not all provinces require police officers to provide evidence of testing speed monitoring devices are functioning properly before a shift. Should this be acceptable? Finally, a Court of Appeal ruling on when tests for impaired driving should be carried out could have big implications for drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Taxi companies have filed a judicial review of the Transportation Board's decision not to impose caps on the number of ride-sharing vehicles in BC. The judicial review leads Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko, of Acumen Law Corporation, to talk about the standard of review of administrative decisions, such as the taxi companies' fight with the Transportation Board. Kyla and Paul also talk about speed limits and signage in school zones. Should electric motor-powered bikes be incentivized in the same way as electric cars? Kyla and Paul explain why they think the answer is, yes. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

News about a new method of driving enforcement being pitched in Edmonton has prompted concerns about privacy. The new system, from Australia, uses artificial intelligence and biometric technology to catch distracted drivers. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about what it could mean for privacy. Kyla and Paul also shine a light on a sneaky provision in new impaired driving legislation. The mandatory roadside alcohol screening device provisions raise potential constitutional issues. Also, there's another 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

The government has released the regulations for ridesharing in BC ahead of its launch later this year. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko find out what the regulations are and discuss what they mean for prospective drivers. They also talk about the issue of vehicle-related property crime. There's also reaction to news that the green light has been given for Surrey to have its own police force. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

The SNC-Lavalin affair is causing problems for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and raising wider ethical issues. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore the fallout and how it relates to driving law. Lyft has announced it will be launching ride-hailing services in BC. Kyla and Paul also dive into some recently-released impaired driving statistics to find out what they really mean. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

On this week's show, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the case of a 72-year-old driver who was given a four-month driving prohibition for cell phone tickets. The legal definition of an electronic device in driving cases is fairly vague. Kyla and Paul look at whether the definition includes ignition interlock devices. Other topics include changes to how ICBC calculates your insurance and 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