Driving Law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four weeks. Four decisions. Kyla and Paul share details of recent Acumen Law Corporation cases and how the impact they will have on the law in BC. They include a ruling that has major implications for the offence of using an electronic device while driving. Also, the law of bailment made a rare return to BC courts thanks to Acumen lawyer Roy Ho, who makes an appearance on the show. There's also a case involving a passenger of a vehicle who was charged with impaired driving and an appeal involving a man who was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Roy Ho on Twitter: twitter.com/RoyAcumenLaw www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Cannabis activist Dana Larsen talks about 4/20 and cannabis-impaired driving laws. Paul Doroshenko is also on the podcast to discuss BC's controversial civil forfeiture laws as well as discrimination and place of residency in auto insurance. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Dana Larsen on Twitter: twitter.com/DanaLarsen www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act may have slipped under the radar but nothing escapes Paul Doroshenko and Kyla Lee. The amendments, including new rules about post-driving consumption, are explained. Also up for discussion is Vancouver City Council's controversial plan to withhold driver's licences and vehicle insurance for people who don't pay fines for fighting. Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon Moscoe also joins the podcast to talk about an interesting case he has recently had involvement with. 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

Personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company returns to the podcast. He and Kyla talk about recently announced changes to ICBC policy including limiting the number of expert reports drivers are allowed to have. There's also a recent court case which could have far-reaching consequences for personal injury litigation in the future. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Paul Doroshenko returns to speak to Kyla about how the provincial government is implementing new limits on the use of duelling experts in ICBC injury claims.⁣ They also discuss the rules surrounding clearing snow from your vehicle as well as why tow yards are refusing to release vehicles back to drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla speaks to Scott MacDonald, the author of Cannabis Crashes: Myths and Truths. They discuss the book's topics, including the scientific evidence between cannabis use and traffic collisions and the validity of biological drug tests to detect cannabis impairment. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kaitlyn Perrin, a lawyer at YYC Criminal Defence in Calgary, joins Kyla Lee to share her insights into driving law in Alberta. Including discussion of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension regime and how it compares to some of BC's driving regulations. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kaitlyn Perrin on Twitter: twitter.com/Kait_Perrin www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com https://yyccriminaldefence.ca

The federal government is introducing new regulations for truck driver training next year in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Kyla and Paul discuss the acquittal of a man accused of possessing fentanyl pills after a BC Justice said his charter rights were violated. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Thomas Harding, of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group, joins Kyla Lee to discuss, among other things, ICBC's so-called meat chart. The insurer assigns values to different body parts should they be lost as a result of an auto accident. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group on Twitter: twitter.com/group_trial www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.tlag.ca

Paul returns to speak with Kyla about the surprise guilty plea entered by the driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash last year. They also talk about the new offence of being at or above 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in the two hours after driving. There's also the interesting case of a man who was given an ASD demand after returning empty bottles at a liquor store plus lots more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia joins Kyla Lee for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of cannabis-impaired driving in the province. There's an update on what's happening with the 90-day prohibitions for cannabis-impaired and drug-impaired driving in BC. Anyone who is working in the marijuana industry or who has an interest in cannabis legislation will find their conversation about the role of the Community Safety Unit, nicknamed the "pot police", illuminating. Minister Farnworth also gives Kyla the low-down on red-light cameras which have been labelled "photo radar 2.0". Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Mike Farnworth on Twitter: twitter.com/mikefarnworthbc www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla interviews Karen Jokinen and Peter Keen, authors of Impaired Driving and Other Criminal Code Driving Offences: A Practitioner's Handbook. The legal textbook includes changes to driving offences in the Criminal Code which came into effect on December 18. Listen to the podcast for a 10% discount code on the book until January 15. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

The Attorney General of BC, David Eby, is the special guest of this week's episode. Kyla Lee speaks to the lawyer and member of BC's Legislative Assembly who has been at the centre of wide-ranging changes to ICBC. Mr. Eby answers questions about his plans to reform ICBC and their impact on the legal community. He also responds to reports of luxury cars being used in money laundering as well as the future of the insurance defence bar in BC. A must-listen for anyone with an interest in the future of driving in British Columbia. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow David Eby on Twitter: twitter.com/Dave_Eby www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Kyla and Paul delve into the topic of changes to the dispute process for 24 hour driving prohibitions. They also talk about impending changes to the impaired driving law landscape. They also discuss the new offence of having loose cannabis in the car. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com