{"id":22707,"date":"2015-09-15T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T16:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filkowlaw.com\/?p=22707"},"modified":"2023-06-07T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:44:14","slug":"british-columbias-drinking-and-driving-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filkowlaw.com\/british-columbias-drinking-and-driving-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia\u2019s Drinking and Driving Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the second part of Kevin Filkow’s paper on drinking and driving laws in BC. Part one appeared in the last issue of The Verdict (Fall 2013), Trial Lawyers Association of BC.<\/em><\/p>\n

Drinking And Driving Laws In BC<\/h2>\n

The Government appears to find it politically advantageous to proclaim that the IRP legislation<\/a> represents the \u201cstrictest impaired driving laws around.\u201d This claim simply isn\u2019t true, at least as a general proposition. Those who have financial resources and don\u2019t depend on driving for their employment are far less penalized by the IRP regime than they would be under the Criminal Code.<\/p>\n

They pay for the fines and the programs imposed, and resume driving after three months. It is lower income, rural and\/or younger drivers who are more likely to be harshly affected \u2013 often for years because they cannot afford to pay for the mandatory post-prohibition programs. Those whose employment requires being able to drive may also suffer inordinately, as they lose their jobs and they and their families suffer serious corollary effects from the loss of income.<\/p>\n

The very real and substantial penalties that often flow from the IRP regime would be acceptable if the review process were fair. But it is not. There is virtually no means of challenging the word of the officer regarding what took place at the roadside, and the lack of checks and balances in turn will almost inevitably lead to an arrogant undesirable police culture.<\/p>\n

The cynical culture of the IRP regime should not be allowed to perpetuate<\/a>. There is some hope that the constitutional challenge in Sivia will receive a more comprehensive resolution from the Court of Appeal. In the meantime, we must fight for just outcomes and a fairer regime as best we can with the resources at our disposal.<\/p>\n

Charged With Drinking And Driving In BC? Call Filkow Law<\/h2>\n

If you are charged with drinking and driving in BC, call Filkow Law today<\/a>. Our team of experienced criminal and driving lawyers have the expertise to assist your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n

Also, see the original paper The Unsettling Unfairness of the IRP Regime<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is the second part of Kevin Filkow’s paper on drinking and driving laws in BC. Part one appeared in the last issue of The Verdict (Fall 2013), Trial Lawyers Association of BC. Drinking And Driving Laws In BC The Government appears to find it politically advantageous to proclaim that the IRP legislation represents the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":23964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,142,24],"tags":[30,32],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDrinking and Driving Laws in BC | Filkow Law | BC Driving Lawyers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Drinking and Driving Laws in BC can be confusing. Filkow Law explains. 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