Not every traffic rule in British Columbia is permanent. Part 13 of the Motor Vehicle Act allows the provincial government to temporarily change traffic laws through pilot projects so new technologies, vehicles and road rules can be tested before deciding whether they should become permanent.
A BC Supreme Court case considered a rear-end collision that occurred while drivers were complying with BC's Slow Down, Move Over law. The court concluded that complying with the law did not make the following driver negligent when another vehicle made an unsafe last-minute lane change.
Wrong-way driving on divided highways is uncommon, but the high closing speeds involved often make these collisions severe. Understanding why drivers go the wrong way and knowing how to respond can improve your chances of avoiding a crash.
Drivers sometimes have only seconds to react when another vehicle does something unexpected. In that moment, the safest option may not be obvious. But if your split-second decision results in a traffic violation, will the courts excuse it because you were trying to avoid a collision?
When residents become concerned about speeding in their neighbourhood, one suggestion almost always comes up: "Why doesn't the city install speed bumps?" It seems like a simple, inexpensive solution.
Question: The intersection of Valley Road and Summit Drive in Kelowna is a two-way stop for traffic on Valley Road. If one driver approaches from the south intending to turn left and another approaches from the north intending to turn right, which driver has the right of way?
Speed limits exist to improve safety, yet many drivers feel pressure to exceed them. During one week I heard from three drivers facing very different situations: one was being pressured by an employer to speed, another felt unsafe obeying the speed limit because everyone else was driving faster, and a third admitted speeding and wanted advice about disputing a ticket. Together, their stories illustrate the everyday pressures that encourage otherwise responsible drivers to break the law.
Question: Can someone with their N licence have more than one friend in the car if they are the designated driver?
Question: When turning right at an intersection with a bicycle lane, should you merge into the bike lane before turning or turn across it?
Question: Do Intersection Safety Cameras improve road safety in British Columbia, or are they simply another way for governments to collect revenue?