When a Trailer Swings Into a Passing Vehicle
Siegrist v. Wiens is a British Columbia Supreme Court decision about a collision that happened when a farm tractor towing a hay wagon turned right while a car was passing it on Highway 1 near Canoe.
Nanoose Bay Highway 19 Safety Review: Understanding the Data
Two recent collisions on Highway 19 through Nanoose Bay have renewed local concerns about road safety. A petition is calling for parking prohibitions and residents in the area want more enforcement and infrastructure improvements. In response the provincial government has announced an Operations and Safety Review of Highway 19 through the Nanoose Flats area.
Do Intersection Safety Cameras Actually Make Us Safer?
British Columbia is replacing all 140 of its Intersection Safety Cameras with modern equipment. The existing cameras will remain operational while replacements are installed through spring 2027.
BC Safe Routes Now: Find Active Transportation Plans in BC
BC Safe Routes Now is a project of the BC Cycling Coalition that provides a map-based inventory of active transportation plans across British Columbia. It can help you find out what your community has planned for walking and cycling, and where active transportation planning may still be needed.
When a Stopped Vehicle Isn't Parked
A vehicle stopped near an intersection may not be parked. It may be waiting for a pedestrian, another vehicle or some other reason. Lee v. Cheuck, a British Columbia Small Claims Court decision, illustrates why that distinction can matter.
Who Goes Where? Understanding a Complicated Intersection
Some intersections are easy to understand. You approach, stop or yield as required, look for conflicting traffic and proceed when it is safe to do so. Others require a little more study.
Swerving to Avoid a Deer: When Is a Driver Liable for the Crash?
What should you do when a deer suddenly appears in front of your vehicle? Most drivers would instinctively try to avoid it. But what happens if your attempt to avoid the deer causes a crash?
Following and Passing Vulnerable Road Users in B.C.
When you are driving behind a cyclist or another vulnerable road user, giving them enough space is about more than courtesy. British Columbia law now sets minimum distances that drivers must maintain when following and passing vulnerable road users.
A Highway 99 Merge: A Lesson in Situational Awareness
Freeway entrance ramps are designed to give drivers an opportunity to build speed, find a suitable gap and merge smoothly with traffic already travelling on the freeway. An entrance to southbound Highway 99 in Richmond adds an unusual complication: a designated bus lane crosses the path of entering traffic just before the driver reaches the first general-purpose freeway lane.
Distracted Driving for BC New Drivers: What Electronic Devices Can You Use?
New drivers in British Columbia need to understand that the rules for using electronic devices while driving are stricter than they are for fully licensed drivers. In particular, Class 7L and Class 7 drivers cannot use the exceptions that permit fully licensed drivers to use certain electronic devices hands-free or under specified conditions.