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BCGEU Strike Leaves Dozens of Drivers in Limbo

Sep 26 2025

When the BCGEU job action forced closures of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles this week, it announced that all Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP) hearings were adjourned to an unspecified future date. Hearings that had been booked were simply cancelled without any new dates. Licences, however, remained suspended. Vehicles stayed in […]

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RoadSafetyBC Strike Shuts Down Justice for Drivers

Sep 23 2025

British Columbians facing Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) and Administrative Driving Prohibitions (ADPs) woke up today to find their legal rights on hold. RoadSafetyBC sent an email announcing that its worksite is “temporarily closed due to a strike,” with no indication of when hearings will resume. For the thousands of drivers who depend on this agency

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What is a Criminal Undertaking and How Can I Vary One?

Sep 23 2025

You have been released on a criminal undertaking in British Columbia—maybe with conditions like a curfew, a no-contact order, or a restriction on where you can go. But life moves fast, and sometimes those conditions do not fit your reality for long. Maybe you got a new job, need to care for your children, or

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15 Years of Immediate Roadside Prohibitions: 15 Complaints from the Front Lines

Sep 19 2025

Tomorrow marks 15 years since British Columbia’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme came into force. I have been involved in some way with the defence of IRPs since the day they began. Over that time I have seen thousands of cases, countless hearings, and an evolving body of law. Experience brings perspective. After fifteen years,

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Why ICBC Insurance Claims Can Be Denied in British Columbia

Sep 10 2025

If you’ve had an insurance claim denied by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), you’re not alone. ICBC may deny coverage in certain circumstances based on legal, contractual, and policy-related grounds. Understanding why claims are denied can help you avoid common pitfalls—and better prepare you to respond if it happens to you. Below are

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Lawyer Suspended After IRP: A Tale of Professional Consequences

Aug 26 2025

The Law Society of British Columbia recently suspended a lawyer for one month after he received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) and attempted to use his professional status to get out of it. The regulator found that the lawyer’s behaviour was unbecoming. This makes it clear that, for many professionals, a police investigation and the

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If I Have a Suspended License in One Province, Can I Drive in Another?

Aug 19 2025

Having your driver’s license suspended can be a stressful and disruptive experience, and it raises important questions about your driving privileges across Canada. One common question people ask is, “If I have a suspended license in one province, can I drive in another?” The simple answer is no, but let’s break this down to understand

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How to Get Your License Back After Suspension in BC

Aug 12 2025

Having your driver’s license suspended can significantly disrupt your life, especially if you rely on your vehicle for work or personal reasons. In British Columbia, the process of getting your license back after suspension involves understanding the reason for the suspension, meeting legal requirements, and applying for reinstatement. The steps to reinstate your license after

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How Many Drinks Can You Have and Drive in BC?

Aug 5 2025

In British Columbia, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers is 0.08%. However, the question of how many drinks you can have before reaching this limit is more complicated than it might seem. Several factors affect your BAC, including your body weight, metabolism, the type of alcohol you drink, and how

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What Does it Mean to Utter a Threat?

Jul 29 2025

Let’s say your significant other shared some embarrassing information about you in public. It is not uncommon for someone to jokingly react with “I am going to kill you!”. However, you may want to think twice about that comment. Let’s talk about uttering threats under the Criminal Code. What Is Uttering a Threat? Under Section

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Understanding ICBC’s Unlisted Driver Accident Premium: How Forgetting to List A Driver on Your Insurance Could Cost You Thousands

Jul 23 2025

If you’re the registered owner of a vehicle in British Columbia, being aware of how ICBC’s Unlisted Driver Accident Premium (UDAP) works could save you thousands of dollars—and a lot of stress. The UDAP is a premium you may be issued if someone who isn’t listed on your insurance policy causes a crash in your vehicle.

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Can I Be Convicted of an Assault if I Never Touched Anyone?

Jul 15 2025

What is assault in Canada and how can I be convicted of assault without touching anyone? It may sound surprising to hear, but you could be found guilty of assault without violent or forceful contact. When most people think of assault, they imagine a physical altercation — a shove, a punch, or some form of

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