Driving Law

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.

  1. 4d ago

    Driving Law Episode 460 – Electric Dirt Bikes, Tesla Autopilot & Sea to Sky Shutdown

    In Episode 460 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss police enforcement against illegal electric dirt bikes, the Tesla driver filmed apparently asleep behind the wheel, and the legal issues surrounding self-driving technology. They also examine the lengthy Sea to Sky Highway closure following a fatal motorcycle crash and whether better plans are needed to deal with stranded motorists. Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a Quebec motorcyclist who attempted a high-speed wheelie on a busy highway. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at LawyerToldMe.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at SitStillJackson.co.

  2. Jul 3

    Episode 459: Saskatchewan's IRP Plan, Cannabis Presumptions, and the Future of Impaired Driving Law

    This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko examine two significant legal developments that could reshape impaired driving law across Canada. They begin with Saskatchewan's proposal to introduce an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) regime modelled after British Columbia's. The proposed legislation includes immediate licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, financial penalties, ignition interlock requirements, and escalating consequences for repeat offenders. Kyla and Paul question whether the legislation may go too far by characterizing administrative penalties as "offences," potentially creating constitutional issues under the division of powers between provincial and federal governments. Next, they discuss a new Ontario Court of Appeal decision involving cannabis-impaired driving. The court ruled that statutory presumptions for blood drug concentrations apply even when blood samples are obtained through a search warrant rather than a Criminal Code demand. Kyla and Paul examine the implications of the ruling, including concerns about measurement uncertainty, the erosion of procedural safeguards, and the growing difficulty of challenging impaired driving prosecutions based on blood drug testing. Finally, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week is a pickup truck driver who ignored a road closure, moved the barricades himself, and drove straight into freshly poured concrete, leaving his vehicle firmly stuck and serving as a reminder that road closure signs exist for a reason. Check out the 'Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You' T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and 'Sit Still Jackson' at sitstilljackson.com.

  3. Jun 26

    Episode 458: Cross-Examination, Courtroom Storytelling, & the Art of Being Nice to Cops

    This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee is joined by Montana criminal defence lawyer Matt Dodd for a discussion about cross-examination, trial advocacy, and storytelling in court. Matt discusses his criminal defence and DUI practice in Montana, including his work on serious criminal cases and civil litigation. He and Kyla then explore what makes cross-examination effective, emphasizing the importance of preparation, knowing the goal for each witness, and using cross-examination to tell the client’s story. The conversation also looks at why lawyers do not always need to be aggressive to be effective. Matt explains why he often takes a friendly, conversational approach with police witnesses, and how that can help control the witness, lower defensiveness, and make the information more accessible to a jury. Kyla and Matt also discuss the importance of in-person advocacy, building rapport in courtrooms, and the value of getting real-world practice talking to people. They consider how younger lawyers may face a steeper learning curve with interpersonal courtroom skills after years of remote hearings and online learning. Plus, Matt shares information about Dodd Trial Skills clinics, including upcoming in-person cross-examination training opportunities for lawyers. Check out Dodd Trial Skills Clinics for more information about Matt’s cross-examination training, or contact Acumen Law at VancouverCriminalLaw.com for assistance with driving law and criminal defence matters. More: "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

  4. Jun 20

    Driving Law Episode 457: The Raffia Appeal, Forensic Science Failures & Throwing Your Phone Out the Window

    In Episode 457 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in R. v. Raffia and what it means for impaired driving refusal cases. The pair examine why the Court declined to weigh in on the controversial reasonable excuse issue that has generated significant discussion among impaired driving lawyers across Canada. They also break down the procedural complexities behind the appeal and what the decision leaves unresolved. Kyla and Paul then turn to a new Canadian study examining wrongful convictions and forensic science. The discussion explores how forensic evidence is often overstated in court, why juries and judges may place too much confidence in scientific evidence, and what this means for impaired driving prosecutions that rely heavily on forensic testing. Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a driver who reacted to a distracted driving ticket by throwing his phone out the window in front of the police officer. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

  5. Jun 12

    Driving Law Episode 456: Motorcycle Fatalities, E-Scooter Risks & ICBC's Online Driver Testing

    In Episode 456 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee takes a closer look at road safety in British Columbia and the risks facing different types of road users. Kyla discusses the recent spike in motorcycle fatalities across the province, what the statistics do - and don’t - tell us about road safety, and why fluctuations in collision numbers are often more complicated than they appear. She also examines a North Vancouver incident involving a 12-year-old on an e-scooter, a tragic ATV rollover involving children, and the legal responsibilities that come with operating motorized vehicles. The episode also explores ICBC’s move to online knowledge testing and the elimination of the second road test, raising questions about public safety, driver training, and whether cost savings are being prioritized over proper scrutiny of new drivers. Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features an Australian woman allegedly driving at five times the legal alcohol limit while repeatedly crashing into vehicles in a grocery store parking lot. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

  6. Jun 5

    Driving Law Episode 455: Obstruction, Sovereign Citizens & Fleeing Traffic Stops

    In Episode 455 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss two recent BC court decisions involving obstruction and failing to stop for police. The first case examines whether refusing to identify yourself during a traffic stop can amount to criminal obstruction, and why a self-described “sovereign citizen” ended up with a criminal conviction after refusing to provide his legal name. Kyla and Paul explain the court’s analysis of obstruction, regulatory offences, and the limits of pseudo-legal arguments. They also break down a BC decision involving a driver who stopped for police, then drove away before the traffic stop was complete. The court considers whether there can be a conviction for flight from police when officers choose not to pursue, and whether running a stale red light amounted to dangerous driving. Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a man sitting in the open trunk of an SUV while filming sports cars on an Ontario highway. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

  7. May 29

    Driving Law Episode 454: Supreme Court Refusal Appeal, BC Dash Cam Law & School Bus Stunt Driving

    In Episode 454 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the Supreme Court of Canada granting leave in Emeruwa, a major impaired driving refusal case dealing with mens rea, reasonable excuse, and what the Crown must prove when someone says they tried their best to provide a breath sample. They also discuss BC’s new commercial vehicle dash cam legislation, including privacy concerns, police access to footage, workplace surveillance, and how future regulations could shape the law. Plus, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features an Ontario school bus driver allegedly caught driving 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone with children on board. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

  8. May 22

    Episode 453: Sea to Sky Speeding Crackdown, AI Parking Enforcement & Eating While Driving

    In Episode 453 of Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a record-setting May long weekend enforcement blitz on the Sea to Sky Highway, where BC Highway Patrol impounded 66 vehicles for excessive speeding. They also break down Vancouver’s new AI-powered parking enforcement system using automated licence plate readers, and what it means for disputes, discretion, and the growing role of automated enforcement in everyday driving law. Plus, the hosts examine an Alberta distracted driving case involving a driver eating from a bowl with a spoon while entering an intersection, and the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a Tesla Cybertruck driver who attempted to drive into a lake using “wade mode.” Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

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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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  • Creator
    Driving Law
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    423
  • Rating
    Clean
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