You have seven days to appeal an administrative driving prohibition (ADP). An application must be made to RoadSafetyBC, outlining why the driving ban should be overturned. If the administrative driving prohibition is upheld, your only option is to request a judicial...
Traffic Violation
What to Do After a Roadside Prohibition
After being handed an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), you need to surrender your driving licence and arrange transport for the remainder of your journey. Then, you need to investigate whether there are any grounds for review. If so, this could result in your...
How Many Points Before Driver’s Licence Suspension in BC?
In British Columbia, you will not automatically lose your driving licence once you reach a certain number of penalty points. However, your premium will increase if you receive more than three points in a 12 month period. Also, your licence may be suspended if the...
Disputing Traffic Tickets
Early in my career, I got a ticket on my way to court for “use of electronic device while driving”. I instantly apologized to the officer and admitted to being on my phone. When I came back to the office, I told my colleague, Joel Whysall, about the ticket. His advice...