Driving Law

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Driving Law episodes

October 11, 2019 Episode 78: Special guest Brandon Moscoe
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.
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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
46 min
October 04, 2019 Episode 77: Ticket for cell phone in cupholder, Supreme Court ruling on protester
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.
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31 min
September 27, 2019 Episode 76: ICBC insurance rates, IRP developments
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.
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44 min
September 20, 2019 Episode 75: Roadshow from DUIDLA 2019 Fall Seminar in San Diego
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.
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45 min
September 13, 2019 Episode 74: Driving without due care and attention, calibration checks, Court of Appeal decision
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.
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47 min
September 06, 2019 Episode 73: Judicial review of ride-sharing decision, standard of review
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.
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46 min
August 30, 2019 Episode 72: Privacy and mandatory roadside alcohol screening device legislation
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.
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44 min
August 23, 2019 Episode 71: BC ridesharing regulations, property crime, Surrey police force
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.
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41 min
August 16, 2019 Episode 70: SNC-Lavalin affair, Lyft, impaired driving statistics
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.
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44 min
August 09, 2019 Episode 69: definition of 'electronic device', driving prohibitions, ICBC changes
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.
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44 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…