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Driving Law episodes

February 19, 2021 Episode 145: Motor assisted cycles continued, ICBC Covid fines
Another motor assisted cycle decision has been released, this time from the BC Court of Appeal. Kyla and Paul discuss the implications it has for the vehicles' definition.
Then, we hear about a fatal crash involving a school bus that left one of the students with life-changing injuries. The case is still yet to be resolved despite the fact it happened nearly 10 years ago.
Also, did you know that ICBC is responsible for collecting Covid-19 fines?
Finally, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week.
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43 min
February 12, 2021 Episode 144: Motor assisted cycles, traffic court adjournments
A recent BC Supreme ruling clarifies the definition of a motor assisted cycle. Kyla and Paul examine why the difficulty in telling motor assisted cycles apart from motorcycles has been an issue for the courts.
Another recent case from provincial court could have a bearing on traffic court hearings that were adjourned to a future date due to Covid-19. Kyla and Paul explain why.
Plus, don't miss a brand new Ridiculous Driver of the Week.
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38 min
February 06, 2021 Episode 143: Case Law Bonanza
This week's show is a case law special. Kyla and Paul dive into some recent court decisions to consider the impact they will have on driving law in BC.
The first case involves a woman who received a ticker from a speed camera ticket. She managed to get a reduction in her fine and now the government is suing her for $58.
The other decision concerns a police officer who used a memory aid in a speeding case. Kyla and Paul examine whether notes, or other memory aids, can be relied on in court.
And finally, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week.
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34 min
January 29, 2021 Episode 142: ICBC online estimator, Vancouver parking, Like What You Do remix
ICBC announced it is launching an online insurance calculator tool. Find out why it's making Kyla and Paul angry.
Then, the co-hosts react to news the City of Vancouver is considering a proposal to eliminate free parking.
There was also sad news this week about an incident involving an anti-masker at a traffic court in which a person suffered a broken leg.
At the end of the show, it's the podcast premiere of the remix to Kyla's song, Like What You Do.
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43 min
January 22, 2021 Episode 141: Distracted driving, measurands
Kyla and Paul take a deep dive into distracted driving, AKA use of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. What does the current legislation say, what does it mean in practice, and do they have any concerns? Spoiler alert: they do.
Then, Kyla and Paul explain what a measurand is and what it means for impaired driving and speeding cases.
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38 min
January 15, 2021 Episode 140: Distracted driving, speeding, Covid-19 travel restrictions
A major decision at the BC Supreme Court could affect distracted driving laws. Kyla and Paul find out what it means for drivers.
Another decision saw a man take his ticket for speeding all the way to the Supreme Court on grounds of insufficient evidence that the radar device was functioning and the officer operating it was qualified.
And with the BC government exploring legal options in light of people not complying with Covid-19 travel restrictions, Kyla and Paul discuss what could happen.
Plus, don't miss Ridiculous Driver of the Week.
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39 min
January 08, 2021 Episode 139: New mouthpieces for alcohol breath testers
Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko reveal details of two books Kyla has authored.
Following concerns raised on this podcast about the risk of spreading coronavirus via police roadside breath testers, the manufacturer of the devices used in Canada has released a new Covid-friendly mouthpiece.
Mike Farnworth, the minister in charge of safety on BC's roads, wrote an op-ed about "speeding idiots" It implies harsher punishments for excessive speeding and drug-impaired driving could be on the way soon.
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37 min
January 01, 2021 2020 Recap
2020 has been a year of coronavirus, court closures and quarantines. But it hasn't been all bad. Join Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko as they take a look back at the last year and hear interviews with some of the guests they have had on the show.
Happy New Year from Driving Law.
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40 min
December 18, 2020 Episode 137: Police car near-miss, crime information on Twitter, parking
Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to a video doing the rounds online which features a police car nearly hitting a young girl on a bike in the cycle lane.
Next up, the co-hosts discuss the police on Twitter. Are they overstepping the mark with the information they make public on social media?
Finally, Kyla and Paul take a look at parking fines, including one hospital where not only do staff have to pay but they are also being told to pay outstanding fines.
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36 min
December 11, 2020 Episode 136: Christmas cancelled, dazed man injured in crash left by RCMP
Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko react to news that Christmas is officially cancelled. Covid-19 restrictions in BC mean people will not be allowed to travel to see their loved ones.
A dazed man involved in a crash left his vehicle on the side of the road and wandered into the woods. Meanwhile, RCMP attending the crash assumed he got a ride home. Kyla and Paul analyze the police response.
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35 min

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Driving law drives the law. Our legal system is shaped and developed by what happens when we are in our cars. Acumen Law Corporation lawyer Kyla Lee discusses with guests all things related to the…