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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 76: ICBC insurance rates, IRP developments

Driving Law ·

2019/09/27

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. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on

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Episode 75: Roadshow from DUIDLA 2019 Fall Seminar in...

Driving Law ·

2019/09/20

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

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00:46:14

Episode 74: Driving without due care and attention,...

Driving Law ·

2019/09/13

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

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00:45:41

Episode 73: Judicial review of ride-sharing decision,...

Driving Law ·

2019/09/06

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

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00:43:47

Episode 72: Privacy and mandatory roadside alcohol...

Driving Law ·

2019/08/30

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

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00:40:57

Episode 71: BC ridesharing regulations, property...

Driving Law ·

2019/08/23

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. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on

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00:43:31

Episode 70: SNC-Lavalin affair, Lyft, impaired...

Driving Law ·

2019/08/16

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. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on

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00:43:43

Episode 69: definition of 'electronic device',...

Driving Law ·

2019/08/09

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. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul

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Episode 68: Cannabis-impaired driving charges,...

Driving Law ·

2019/08/02

Kyla 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. Follow Kyla

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00:45:26

Episode 67: Special guest Vincent Gogolek, connected...

Driving Law ·

2019/07/26

Have 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 on

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00:46:56

Episode 66: Abbott SoToxa, Ride-sharing tweet,...

Driving Law ·

2019/07/19

Kyla 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

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Episode 65: Special guest Ben Dooley, impaired...

Driving Law ·

2019/07/12

Can 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 the Week

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Episode 64: Waterways ruling, excessive speeding and...

Driving Law ·

2019/07/05

Kyla 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

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Episode 63: New drug driving prohibitions, disclosure...

Driving Law ·

2019/06/28

Kyla 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

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00:47:23

Episode 62: Cannabis and crashes study, threshold...

Driving Law ·

2019/06/21

Kyla 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:

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Episode 61: ICBC changes, immobilizer apps, 'N' drivers

Driving Law ·

2019/06/14

Kyla 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

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Episode 60: Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw

Driving Law ·

2019/06/07

Special 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 Kirsten

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00:47:10

Episode 59: BMW leases, traffic court and people who...

Driving Law ·

2019/05/31

Kyla 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

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Episode 58: Ridiculous driver of the week, government...

Driving Law ·

2019/05/24

Kyla 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

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Episode 57: Definition of a highway in cell phone...

Driving Law ·

2019/05/17

Kyla 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 Paul

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