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Driving Law

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 rules of the road and how it is constantly changing the legal landscape.

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Episode 113: Appealing a ticket after paying,...

Driving Law ·

2020/07/03

Can you still appeal your traffic ticket after you've paid? Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko pick apart two recent BC Supreme Court decisions to find some answers. One of the judgments involved an excessive noise ticket and the other was a red light camera ticket. Both drivers said they mistakenly paid the ticket without knowing the full consequences. Also, an increase in vehicles with out-of-province plates sparks a discussion on drivers coming to BC from other provinces and the US in the era of

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00:46:24

Episode 112: Uber, traffic court update, racial...

Driving Law ·

2020/06/26

Kyla makes a bold prediction ahead of a Supreme Court of Canada case between Uber and a former driver. There's an update on traffic court as hearings are set to resume in mid-July, but will all areas of BC get the same levels of access? Have changes to ICBC insurance resulted in an unintended increase in racial profiling by police? And, Kyla and Paul examine the treatment of First Nations Chief Allan Adam at the hands of the police after charges against him were dropped. And, of course, there's

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00:43:25

Episode 112: Rayshard Brooks, breach of insurance for...

Driving Law ·

2020/06/19

Following the shooting of Rayshard Brooks by an Atlanta police officer at a Wendy's drive-thru, do people now feel in danger when they interact with the police? Kyla and Paul discuss. A recent Supreme Court decision made the assertion that morally innocent decisions are not punishable in Canada. Kyla and Paul debate whether this is actually true. The BC Court of Appeal recently ruled on a case involving a breach of insurance for alleged intoxication. And, of course, there's the Ridiculous Driver

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00:49:30

Episode 111: Racial bias in policing, law of search,...

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2020/06/12

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko address the issue of racial bias in policing in Canada as Alberta prepares to introduce a new impaired driving prohibition scheme. An important impaired driving case from the Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies the laws around police searches. There's an update on the status of traffic court as the backlog of cases since Covid-19 continues to grow. Also, there's a new Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on

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00:39:49

Episdoe 110: Traffic court Covid-19 measures, hit and...

Driving Law ·

2020/06/05

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about the return of traffic court following a Covid-19 hiatus. What measures are being put in place and are they enough? How will they solve the backlog of adjourned cases? Also, and interesting ICBC claim sparks some interesting discussion about hit and run cases and the steps you need to take to identify other vehicle owners. A recent court case ruled on whether phones with disabling software while driving still count as electronic devices when it comes to

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00:49:46

Episode 109: Special guest Ron Moore

Driving Law ·

2020/05/29

Toxicologist Ron Moore returns to the podcast. He speaks to Kyla Lee about the different types of alcohol your body produces naturally or that get into your body through occupational exposure. They can result in false readings on different types of alcohol screening devices. Also, Kyla and co-host Paul Doroshenko discuss a BC Supreme Court distracted driving ruling which effectively makes it against the law to have your phone on or near your lap. Plus, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the

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Episode 108: Special guest Erik Magraken

Driving Law ·

2020/05/22

Kyla Lee welcomes personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken back to the podcast. The author of the BC Injury Law Blog shares a shocking statistic about Civil Resolution Tribunal outcomes involving ICBC in the past year. Erik also explains why you should take a lot of information that comes out of ICBC with a big helping of salt. Plus, don't miss the grossest ever Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on

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00:43:16

Episode 107: ICBC dumpster fire burns on, fraud,...

Driving Law ·

2020/05/15

It looks like the ICBC dumpster fire won't be extinguished for quite some time. The insurer has partially blamed its dire financial straits on Covid-19. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko a closer look. Paul and Kyla pick apart a B.C. Court of Appeal fraud decision and how it relates to driving law. The Ridiculous Driver of the week who was caught going 300 km/hr sparks a debate over speed limiters. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on

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00:45:40

Episdoe 106: Courts re-opening, Surrey v. Uber,...

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2020/05/08

B.C.'s courts announced plans to resume normal operations after weeks of being closed due to COVID-19. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new measures being put into place and what they mean for driving law-related cases. Details have emerged of the City of Surrey's legal battle with Uber. Also, the decrease in traffic due to coronavirus has led to a reported increase in speeding. Plus, don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla

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00:48:18

Episode 105: Special guest Brandon Moscoe

Driving Law ·

2020/05/01

On this week's podcast with Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko, a story about people in Ontario posing as police to enforce COVID-19 social distancing measures prompts more discussion. After ICBC cancelled roadtests in light of the pandemic, is there some other way to clear the backlog of people trying to get their licences? Also, could ICBC be doing more to lower people's vehicle insurance as people use their vehicles less during the outbreak? Acumen Law's Brandon Moscoe joins the podcast to talk

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00:47:23

Episdoe 104: Mass shooting in Nova Scotia, arbitrary...

Driving Law ·

2020/04/24

Tragic news of the largest mass murder in Canada's history shocked the world this week. One of the details to emerge from the devastating incident was that the perpetrator apparently used a vehicle made to look like an RCMP car. How was he able to do this and what are some of the regulations around acquiring police vehicles. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko find out. A Court of Appeal decision about a driver who was boxed in by police raises some interesting discussion around arbitrary detention. A

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00:45:23

Episode 103: Dangerous Driving, Distracted Driving,...

Driving Law ·

2020/04/17

The Supreme Court of Canada has made a ruling in a high-profile dangerous driving case. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko give their reactions and explain what it means for driving law in Canada. A recent case, in which a driver was penalized for having a phone resting on his lap, shows how completely absurd distracted driving laws have become. Also, don't miss the podcast premiere of The AcuTones' new song, COVID-19 Blues. And, of course, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Calling all members of

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00:42:55

Episode 102: Coronavirus

Driving Law ·

2020/04/10

Coronavirus continues to affect driving law in many different ways. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko explore how the virus is impacting the roads in B.C. ICBC has moved to over-the-phone insurance renewals in response to COVID-19. Could this be a blessing in disguise to help the insurer cut costs? Also don't miss the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on

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00:56:26

Episode 101: Special guests Erik Magraken and Jan...

Driving Law ·

2020/04/03

A packed episode this week. First, returning to the show is Erik Magraken, lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law Blog. He talks to Paul Doroshenko about what happens to disbursements when lawyers change firms. Kyla Lee is back on the show to tell us about the Ridiculous Driver of the Week. And finally, last week's guest Jan Semenoff returns to talk about fever and breath testing. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer Follow

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00:51:48

Episode 100: Special guest Jan Semenoff

Driving Law ·

2020/03/27

"Co-hostest with the mostest" Paul Doroshenko is hostest with the mostest this week. His guest is Jan Semenoff, an expert on breath testing and a former police officer. COVID-19 is raising issues regarding breath testing. For one, will those who recover from the disease with reduced lung function still be able to provide breath samples and could they be charged with failing to provide a sample through no fault of their own? There are concerns for police officers and other first responders as they

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00:55:20

Episode 99: No charges likely in Car2Go crash, new...

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2020/03/20

Kyla Lee and "co-hostest with the mostest" Paul Doroshenko present the podcast hunkered down in their respective coronavirus bunkers. The Vancouver PD has announced that the driver of a Car2Go car involved in a fatal car crash last year is unlikely to be charged. The Motor Vehicle Act Amendment Bill could redefine the offence f use of an electronic device while driving. Kyla and Paul look at what this could mean for drivers - 'N' drivers especially. Coronavirus is affecting everything at the

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00:36:50

Episode 98: Special guest Deandra Grant

Driving Law ·

2020/03/14

Kyla Lee's special guest this week is Deandra Grant, executive director of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. She explains auto-brewery syndrome and what it could mean for the future of driving law. Then, we look back on some of our favourite Ridiculous Drivers of the Week. And to round off the pod, we have some original music by the AcuTones. Enjoy. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer/ Follow Paul Doroshenko on

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00:43:50

Episode 97: 🚨IRP Red Alert🚨, RCMP Freedom of...

Driving Law ·

2020/03/06

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko are on 🚨IRP red alert🚨. The government has announced new legislation to amend the Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme. Kyla and Paul look at how it could signal a significant restriction on drivers' rights. Paul recently obtained some eye-opening disclosure about the RCMP lab from a Freedom of Information request. And finally, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on

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00:46:15

Episode 96: ICBC, 10 years of IRPs, self-driving cars

Driving Law ·

2020/02/28

No-fault insurance was in the news again this week following a story about a woman who reportedly received $70,000 out of a $250,000 settlement from ICBC. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroeshenko give their perspective. Kyla and Paul then look back on 10 years of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme in British Columbia. Self-driving cars were in the news this week following a story from the States about a crash involving a person playing video games while his Tesla was in autopilot mode. Also, as

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00:54:45

Episode 95: Special guest Chris Carta

Driving Law ·

2020/02/21

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent story about an Alberta man who suffered a stroke while being locked away for hours by police. Also, should cyclists have to go through some kind of licencing or registration system? Chris Carta, of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group, talks about the problems with ICBC's new no-fault system. Also, this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week comes all the way from Florida. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on

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