Driving Law

In Episode 455 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss two recent BC court decisions involving obstruction and failing to stop for police.

The first case examines whether refusing to identify yourself during a traffic stop can amount to criminal obstruction, and why a self-described “sovereign citizen” ended up with a criminal conviction after refusing to provide his legal name. Kyla and Paul explain the court’s analysis of obstruction, regulatory offences, and the limits of pseudo-legal arguments.

They also break down a BC decision involving a driver who stopped for police, then drove away before the traffic stop was complete. The court considers whether there can be a conviction for flight from police when officers choose not to pursue, and whether running a stale red light amounted to dangerous driving.

Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a man sitting in the open trunk of an SUV while filming sports cars on an Ontario highway.

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In Episode 454 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the Supreme Court of Canada granting leave in Emeruwa, a major impaired driving refusal case dealing with mens rea, reasonable excuse, and what the Crown must prove when someone says they tried their best to provide a breath sample.

They also discuss BC’s new commercial vehicle dash cam legislation, including privacy concerns, police access to footage, workplace surveillance, and how future regulations could shape the law.

Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features an Ontario school bus driver allegedly caught driving 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone with children on board.

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In Episode 453 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a record-setting May long weekend enforcement blitz on the Sea to Sky Highway, where BC Highway Patrol impounded 66 vehicles for excessive speeding.

They also break down Vancouver’s new AI-powered parking enforcement system using automated licence plate readers, and what it means for disputes, discretion, and the growing role of automated enforcement in everyday driving law.

Plus, the hosts examine an Alberta distracted driving case involving a driver eating from a bowl with a spoon while entering an intersection, and the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a Tesla Cybertruck driver who attempted to drive into a lake using “wade mode.”

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In Episode 452 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a Vancouver driver who allegedly tried to avoid paying for parking by placing an old parking ticket on their windshield — and whether that could amount to fraud or using a forged document.

They also break down a troubling Ontario case where a prosecutor was accused of berating a police officer for giving evidence favourable to the defence, leading a judge to stay serious criminal charges as an abuse of process. Kyla and Paul examine why the decision raises larger concerns about police culture, prosecutorial conduct, and public confidence in the justice system.

Plus, they discuss the viral Surrey motorcycle crash video, the growing problem of AI-generated evidence online, and the Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving teenagers riding in the back of a rented U-Haul on the May long weekend.

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In Episode 451 of Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko is joined by articling students Alice and Alison for a special in-car episode recorded from a vintage 1971 Chevy pickup truck.

The episode explores whether British Columbia should expand photo radar and speed camera enforcement, comparing BC’s current system with stricter approaches used in places like Australia and recent restrictions introduced in Alberta. They also discuss public attitudes toward speed cameras, traffic enforcement, and road safety.

The conversation then shifts to life as young lawyers, including articling, courtroom experience, imposter syndrome, legal education, and the future of law in the age of artificial intelligence. Paul, Alice, and Alison discuss how AI is already changing legal practice and why human judgment, advocacy, and courtroom skills still matter.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down what may be one of the most consequential Canadian decisions on drug recognition evaluations. The case examines what happens when police fail to follow the required 12-step DRE process, and why skipping even one step can make the entire investigation unlawful.

They discuss how drug recognition evaluations function as warrantless searches, why police must stay within the exact authority granted by the Criminal Code, and how tunnel vision and confirmation bias can affect impaired driving investigations. The decision also raises serious questions about the structure of DRE forms and whether they push officers toward predetermined conclusions.

Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week involves two teenagers, a riding lawnmower, and a Target store.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a controversial Ontario Court of Appeal decision upholding Canada’s THC impaired driving laws, despite concerns that they may criminalize individuals who are not actually impaired.

They examine the troubling shift in legal reasoning that appears to accept punishing innocent individuals as a necessary trade-off for public safety, and what this means for the future of criminal law and Charter protections.

Later in the episode, Kyla is joined by U.S. personal injury lawyer Charles Sanders to compare the Canadian and American systems, including the impact of no-fault insurance, large jury verdicts, and proposed legislation in California that could reshape personal injury law.

Plus, a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a very questionable explanation for driving naked.

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This week on Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko is joined by articling student Alice while Kyla Lee is away, tackling several important developments in impaired driving law.

They break down a B.C. Supreme Court decision on causation in impaired driving causing bodily harm, where the court confirmed that impairment alone is not enough—there must be a causal connection between the impairment and the accident.

They also discuss a Court of Appeal update on Dancho, highlighting the risks of handling traffic matters without legal advice, and explore a growing issue in modern law: whether conversations with AI are protected (spoiler—currently, they are not).

Plus, a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a Tesla autopilot incident at a railway crossing.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss several important impaired driving decisions, including a Quebec case confirming that proof of a qualified technician’s designation and training must be disclosed to the defence—despite recent Supreme Court rulings streamlining evidence.

They also examine a key Ontario decision involving language barriers, where the failure to provide an interpreter resulted in a complete exclusion of evidence, and another case reinforcing that the right to counsel must be implemented without delay—even if privacy cannot immediately be guaranteed roadside.

Plus, a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a school bus narrowly avoiding a devastating collision with a train.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v Singer, addressing when police can enter private property without a warrant.

The Court held that police may enter property for the purpose of communicating with an occupant, but not for gathering evidence—drawing a difficult and highly fact-specific distinction that will shape future impaired driving investigations.

The episode also explores a recent case involving a driver attempting to overturn a guilty plea for distracted driving due to misunderstanding demerit points, and what the Court of Appeal had to say about collateral consequences.

Plus, a discussion on vehicle safety and whether crash testing has historically failed to account for women, and a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a Tesla driver allegedly asleep behind the wheel using self-driving mode.

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