Driving Law

A major Charter challenge hits a wall as the Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear the case on mandatory roadside breath testing. This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explain why the decision effectively ends the legal fight over mandatory ASD demands — and what it means for drivers going forward.

The discussion also turns to growing concerns around police surveillance, as a Surrey city councillor proposes expanded police access to traffic cameras, raising serious privacy and overreach questions. The episode wraps with a troubling story involving political influence, roadblocks near a golf course, and why transparency still matters in policing decisions.

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A new year brings new developments in driving law. This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down Saskatchewan police officially implementing mandatory alcohol screening and why British Columbia continues to resist widespread use of the practice. They also discuss a significant Ontario case reinforcing the right to silence, concerns around police questioning after arrest, and what drivers actually need to know about speaking to police.

Plus, the first Ridiculous Driver of 2026 — a driver who wasn’t really driving at all — raises serious questions about police response, vehicle technology, and the future of road safety.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down major developments affecting drivers, including the real-world impact of legislative changes, court decisions shaping delay and disclosure, and what these shifts mean for fairness in the justice system. The conversation covers why procedural shortcuts matter, how traffic and impaired driving cases are being reshaped, and where drivers can get caught in the middle.

The episode wraps with a lighthearted reminder to make safe choices during the holidays — Kyla and Paul debut their new Christmas song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You to Drive Me Home,” starting at 28:41.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul unpack Bill C-16, the federal government’s sweeping criminal law overhaul that directly impacts impaired driving cases, court delays, and mandatory minimum sentences. They explain how the bill undermines Jordan delay protections, expands police evidence retention timelines, and excludes impaired driving from a new sentencing “safety valve.” The episode wraps with a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving yet another vehicle — this time a CVS enforcement officer — crashing into the same B.C. family’s backyard.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul unpack a troubling Ontario ruling that lets police get away with an invalid ASD demand simply because they could have made a different one. They also break down a BC decision on withdrawing a guilty plea, the ongoing conflict between Uber drivers and device-use laws, and Ontario’s wild new proposal forcing impaired drivers to pay child support. Plus, this week’s Ridiculous Driver: the 21-year-old who wrapped his truck in Christmas lights and then doubled the speed limit.

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This week on Driving Law, Paul and I dig into a Nanaimo case where an elderly driver earned 215 demerits on a medical assessment but was still allowed to drive during review. We unpack what “procedural fairness” looks like, why doctors are required to report medical concerns, and why the headlines may not match the law.

We also break down a B.C. Supreme Court judicial review involving improperly sworn police documents, troubling U.S. surveillance tactics with hidden roadside cameras, and—of course—the Ridiculous Driver of the Week: a dump truck in Richmond pushing a Tesla down Highway 99 in a full-on road rage display.

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The Supreme Court of Canada has spoken — and it’s not the news we hoped for.

This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul break down the SCC’s new decisions in Goldson and related cases on the admissibility of breath-test standards, why the “trust us, we’re government” approach undermines fair trials, and what Justice Côté’s dissent could mean for future constitutional challenges.

And for the Ridiculous Driver of the Week: a man in Hamilton takes “take the bus” a little too literally — stealing a city bus and driving it safely along its route, picking up passengers along the way.

Stream Episode 428 for the full discussion and all the legal fallout.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko unpack a major refusal case out of B.C. that finally tests Saskatchewan’s landmark ruling on intent — does the Crown have to prove a driver meant to fail a breath test?

They also dive into a troubling Alberta decision on police eavesdropping in ambulances, what it means for medical privacy, and why passengers might want to tell officers to stay outside. Plus, a Nova Scotia case that narrows mandatory jail rules for impaired causing bodily harm, and the Ridiculous Driver of the Week: a Tesla that plowed through the front of the Richmond IKEA.

Listen now for smart legal insight, a few laughs, and an inside look at how driving law keeps evolving in Canada.

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Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko return to unpack the post-strike chaos at RoadSafetyBC. IRP hearings are being rushed, disclosure is delayed, and procedural fairness is on the brink — creating real legal issues for drivers and lawyers alike.

They also talk about the ongoing Lapu-Lapu case, trial delays, and this week’s Ridiculous Driver — a woman who crashed an SUV into a hospital waiting room in Cowichan.

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down Canada’s new bail reform legislation and how it quietly changes the Criminal Code to bring back discretionary driving prohibitions in serious offences like criminal negligence and manslaughter. They explain what this means for drivers, defence lawyers, and why the timing of a plea could make a difference.

Kyla also addresses controversy around ICBC’s Indigenous driver support hotline — pushing back on racist commentary and reminding listeners that reconciliation and accessibility still matter in the justice system.

Finally, the Ridiculous Drivers of the Week include a Lamborghini driver speeding through winter without proper tires, and a Halifax woman who stole a fire truck and somehow didn’t crash it.

Listen now for sharp legal analysis, real-world driving law insights, and a little humour along the way.

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