Criminal Code: driving matters that result in criminal charges
Motor Vehicle Act: driving matters that result in Prohibitions and traffic tickets.
The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles has the power to suspend your licence on their own initiative, even without pending criminal charges.
You have 7 days from the date of the roadside stop to file an appeal for an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) or an Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP).
You must file a dispute as soon as possible through any ICBC Drivers’ Services Centre or Service BC office.
Call us immediately if you suspect that you have one of these prohibitions. Our lawyers are available 24 hours to give you expert and invaluable advice with a free 1/2 hour consultation.
The penalty for a first time impaired driving conviction can be catastrophic. The mandatory minimum on first conviction is a criminal record, $1000 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. This can affect your ability to earn a living or to travel and can financially cripple many people.
Just because your breath samples were over .08% does not mean you are automatically guilty. Drunk driving, impaired driving, and accident cases are difficult, technical and procedural.
There is lots of room for negotiation with the police and Crown Counsel and there are many winning arguments at trial.
If you have been pulled over and asked to provide a breath sample or had an accident, contact us urgently to find out your options.
