Driving Law
325 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDriving 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 rules of the road and how it is constantly changing the legal landscape.
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Episode 75: Roadshow from DUIDLA 2019 Fall Seminar in San Diego
September 20, 2019 18:20 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBIt'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...
Episode 74: Driving without due care and attention, calibration checks, Court of Appeal decision
September 13, 2019 18:41 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 73: Judicial review of ride-sharing decision, standard of review
September 06, 2019 19:24 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBTaxi 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 ...
Episode 72: Privacy and mandatory roadside alcohol screening device legislation
August 30, 2019 18:03 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBNews 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, th...
Episode 71: BC ridesharing regulations, property crime, Surrey police force
August 23, 2019 19:19 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBThe 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/PaulDo...
Episode 70: SNC-Lavalin affair, Lyft, impaired driving statistics
August 16, 2019 18:29 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBThe 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 w...
Episode 69: definition of 'electronic device', driving prohibitions, ICBC changes
August 09, 2019 17:17 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOn 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 Do...
Episode 68: Cannabis-impaired driving charges, changes to ADPs, driver licence exams
August 02, 2019 19:05 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBKyla 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. Follo...
Episode 67: Special guest Vincent Gogolek, connected cars report
July 26, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBHave 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...
Episode 66: Abbott SoToxa, Ride-sharing tweet, cyclists and dooring and more
July 19, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBKyla 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 c...
Episode 65: Special guest Ben Dooley, impaired driving in a wheelchair case & more
July 12, 2019 18:10 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBCan 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 t...
Episode 64: Waterways ruling, excessive speeding and more
July 05, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBKyla 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
Episode 63: New drug driving prohibitions, disclosure in IRP cases
June 28, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBKyla 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/PaulDo...
Episode 62: Cannabis and crashes study, threshold reliability in IRP cases and more
June 21, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBKyla 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/1...
Episode 61: ICBC changes, immobilizer apps, 'N' drivers
June 14, 2019 17:48 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBKyla 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 ...
Episode 60: Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw
June 07, 2019 18:08 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBSpecial 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 ...
Episode 59: BMW leases, traffic court and people who cannot provide breath samples
May 31, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBKyla 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
Episode 58: Ridiculous driver of the week, government spending and police in traffic court
May 24, 2019 19:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBKyla 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/...
Episode 57: Definition of a highway in cell phone cases, money laundering and more
May 17, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBKyla 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 Pa...
Episode 56: Draeger Drug Test 5000, money laundering, intersection speed cameras
May 10, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBKyla 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/PaulDoroshenk...
Episode 55: The Responsible Driver Program
May 03, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBThis 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
Episode 54: Speeding special with Tim Schewe and Grant Gottgetreu
April 26, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 61.7 MBPaul 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 ...
Anniversary Best Of Special
April 19, 2019 00:29 - 55 minutes - 64 MBTo 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
Episode 52: Special guest MLA Bowinn Ma
April 12, 2019 19:02 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBMLA 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...
Episode 51: Special guest Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice
April 05, 2019 23:10 - 41 minutes - 47.6 MBCamille 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/PaulDo...
Episode 50: Ride-hailing and approved screening devices
March 29, 2019 17:47 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBAcumen 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.vancouvercriminalla...
Episode 49: Humboldt Broncos crash sentencing, distracted driving and more
March 22, 2019 00:39 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBKyla 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
Episode 48: Four driving law-related decisions, feat. Roy Ho
March 15, 2019 18:17 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBFour 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 inv...
Episode 47: Special guest Dana Larsen, 4/20, BC's civil forfeiture laws + more
March 08, 2019 19:04 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBCannabis 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
Episode 46: Post driving consumption, city council motion to withhold driver's licences for fighting
March 01, 2019 00:25 - 39 minutes - 44.9 MBChanges 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...
Episode 45: Special guest Erik Magraken and changes to ICBC personal injury litigation
February 22, 2019 19:24 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MBPersonal 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.vancouvercrimina...
Episode 44: ICBC Changes, Winter Driving, Tow Yards Refusing to Release Vehicles Back to Drivers
February 15, 2019 19:26 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBPaul 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
Episode 43: Scott MacDonald
February 08, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBKyla 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
Episode 42: Special guest Kaitlyn Perrin
February 01, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBKaitlyn 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
Episode 41: New federal semi-truck driver regulations, acquittal in fentanyl pills case
January 25, 2019 19:25 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MBThe 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
Episode 40: Special guest Thomas Harding, ICBC 'meat chart'
January 18, 2019 19:20 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBThomas 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
Episode 39: Humboldt Broncos crash guilty plea, offence of being over 80 within two hours of driving
January 11, 2019 22:48 - 48 minutes - 55 MBPaul 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: twitt...
Episode 38: Special guest Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for BC Mike Farnworth
January 04, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBMike 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, nickna...
Episode 37: Special guests Karen Jokinen and Peter Keen, authors of Impaired Driving Handbook
December 28, 2018 20:51 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MBKyla 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
Episode 36: Special guest Attorney General David Eby
December 21, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 77.5 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 35: Changes to the dispute process for 24 hour driving prohibitions
December 14, 2018 19:22 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MBKyla 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
Episode 34: legal ethics, possibility of wrongful drunk driving convictions due to acid reflux
December 07, 2018 18:46 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBKyla and Paul discuss changes to the procedure of challenging the reliability of breathalyzer results. Also, could burping inadvertently lead to incorrect breathalyzer readings? Kyla and Paul talk about the possibility of wrongful drunk driving convictions as a result of acid reflux. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com
Episode 33: Acumen Law win, West Vancouver PD sexting case, ICBC cuts advertising budget and more
November 30, 2018 19:11 - 45 minutes - 52 MBA successful appeal by Acumen lawyers Brandon Moscoe and Emma Wilson has implications for driving law in British Columbia. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss disciplinary actions after a West Vancouver police officer was caught sexting domestic abuse victims. Also, ICBC is cutting redirecting half of its advertising budget to traffic enforcement and a tragic Edmonton driving law case creates cause for concern. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on T...
Episode 32: Special guest Erik Magraken, ICBC injury claim changes, ride-hailing legislation
November 23, 2018 18:40 - 49 minutes - 56.6 MBSpecial guest Erik Magraken, personal injury lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law and ICBC Claims Blog, joins Kyla to talk about the changes to 'minor' injury claims policy. Listen to how BC drivers are in for a 'rude awakening' next year. Also, Kyla and Paul talk about recently introduced ride-hailing legislation. Are there too many restrictions to attract companies like Uber? Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshen...
Episode 31: Trucks restricted to right-hand lane, impaired canoeing, legalization one month on
November 16, 2018 19:07 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBKyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko share their thoughts on proposals to restrict trucks to the right-hand lane on certain sections of the Coquihalla Highway. Kyla and Paul make a big splash when they dive into the topic of impaired canoeing. They also take a look at what's happened one month on from cannabis legalization. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com
Episode 30: Speed limit changes, having cannabis in your car
November 09, 2018 17:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBPaul and Kyla dive into the topic of changes to the speed limit on BC's highways. 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
Episode 29: Special guests Nizar Shajani and Jan Semenoff
November 02, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MBNizar Shajani, a forensic toxicologist, and Jan Semenoff, an expert witness and former police officer, join Kyla Lee for some debate. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court Court ruled that Crown is not obliged to routinely disclose breathalyzer maintenance records to the defence. Nizar and Jan present conflicting opinions on the ruling in a lively episode. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com
Episode 28: Significant changes to alcohol-impaired driving charges
October 26, 2018 19:00 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBSome big changes are in store for drivers in Canada. Significant amendments to alcohol-impaired driving legislation will come into effect in December. Continuing their discussion from last week, Kyla and Paul outline what's to come. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com
Episode 27: Important changes to Criminal Code, saliva testing, SFSTs
October 19, 2018 17:28 - 53 minutes - 61 MBImportant changes to the Criminal Code relating to impaired driving have been made – and probably not just the ones you've heard about. Kyla and Paul discuss topics related to saliva testing, standard field sobriety testing, and more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com
Episode 26: Special guest Roy Ho, speed limits, ICBC's new unlisted driver protection fee
October 12, 2018 21:15 - 40 minutes - 46 MBPaul Doroshenko returns after a couple of weeks off to talk to Kyla Lee about plans to change speed limits in BC. Also, there's reaction to news that charges have been laid against the trucking company involved in the Homboldt Broncos bus crash. Lawyer Roy Ho, of Acumen Law, then joins the podcast to talk about ICBC's recent announcement that it will start charging a fee if you occasionally let someone else drive your car. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Dor...