A lot of people think you should have the right to request a blood test instead of doing a breathalyzer test in Canada. However, you don’t have that right. And here’s why. #DUILawyer #BloodTest #Breathalyzer #LegalAdvice #CanadaLaw 

Canadian courts are facing deepfakes head-on. In R. v. Medow, a judge ruled that claims of altered video need more than speculation. A must-read case on AI and justice. Read more: https://loom.ly/mNonp5Q

CTV News: HRM could implement speed cameras this year: councillor “I don’t support speed cameras. I don’t find that there’s any evidence they actually change driver behaviour." https://loom.ly/0PK6rPs

I spoke with CTV Halifax about the efficacy of speed cameras as a deterrent against bad driving.

Driving is a both a privilege and a right. Just because something is a privileged activity doesn’t mean it can’t be protected by rights that you already have.

Can police demand a breath sample with no suspicion and no consequences? A split Court of Appeal questioned it—but the Supreme Court didn’t weigh in. The debate over rights and random testing continues... https://youtu.be/vNyL8QfpngY

Have you ever wondered about regular household products you may eat or drink shortly before blowing into a roadside breathalyzer? What about barbeque sauce? #bbq #barbeque #breathalyzer #lawyer #dui 

There is a really important and interesting Webinar being put on by the CBA on Feb 26, 2026 on the intersection between abortion rights and freedom of expression. Find out more here: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...

Professor Perrin from UBC has put together an AI and Policing Roundtable Report that is definitely worth a read here: canlii.ca/t/7nr4b

There are lots of strange circumstances that can lead to a person getting a criminal charge for DUI in Canada. There are also strange circumstances that can lead to administrative license suspensions for DUI. #CanadaLaw #DrivingLaw #DriversLicense #DUI #LegalAdvice 

New Driving Law episode 🎧 Supreme Court ends mandatory breath test challenge, plus police surveillance and political influence concerns. Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-435-supreme-court-ends-mandatory-breath-test-challenge-police-surveillance-concerns

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: Political fallout as London Drugs sets to close DTES store “…I think that suggesting that the police are not doing enough for the businesses down there is not the right approach…” https://loom.ly/acv9HDA

The Supreme Court of Canada has denied leave to the constitutional challenge to mandatory breathalyzer tests in Canada. Here’s what that means.

What happens when you take prescription drugs and then drive? Certainly it couldn’t be illegal to drive. If you’re taking medication a doctor tells you to take, right? The answer will surprise you. #ImpairedDriving #DUI #Prescription #Medication #LegalAdvice 

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: Pilots grounded for alcohol at the gate, arrested on the flight deck, and one who tried to shut down engines mid-flight. When it comes to aviation, sobriety isn’t optional. https://kylalee.ca/weird-wacky-wednesdays-drunk-pilots/

Yes, it’s true. You don’t need to actually drink alcohol in order for you to produce a reading on a breathalyzer. You only have to smell it.

“Lawyer told me not to talk to you.” It’s not just a meme — it’s your Charter right. In Canada, staying silent during police questioning protects you from self-incrimination. You’re not being rude. You’re being smart. Read the full blog here: https://kylalee.ca/right-to-silence-canada/

Global News BC: Surrey traffic camera access “...when police engage in surveillance behaviour, there needs to be prior judicial authorization to protect that privacy right.” - Kyla Lee https://kylalee.ca/global-news-bc-surrey-traffic-camera-access/

So Surrey Police think they should just get realtime access to traffic enforcement cameras with no oversight about what surveillance they’re doing. Basically trying to circumvent surveillance warrant requirements. No thanks. globalnews.ca/video/116006...

Can child protection laws discriminate by ignoring cultural identity? This week on Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, Kyla looks at a case the Court refused to hear. https://youtu.be/JtFTHqb-PL4

any type of excessive noise that you cause your vehicle to make can lend you a ticket. And to make matters worse, it’s a three-point ticket. Excessive noise is one of the few non-moving traffic offences that attract driver penalty points 

What happens now that the pilot has been arrested for impaired flying at Vancouver International Airport? vt.tiktok.com/ZS5DEskg3/

Looking forward to speaking on this panel at UBC Pre-Law’s event next week!

Can you get a ticket for having a really loud speaker in your car? You can. Not just that, but you can also face criminal charges. vt.tiktok.com/ZS5SM2YW9/

New Driving Law episode 🎧 Mandatory alcohol screening expands, a right-to-silence case from Ontario, and a driver asleep at the wheel. Listen now on all streaming platforms https://loom.ly/G49D7wU

My YouTube series Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada But Didn't won a CLawbie this year for best YouTube Series. www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/claw...

I enjoyed speaking with Brent Loucks on the Evan Bray Show this morning about mandatory alcohol screening being implemented in Saskatoon. www.ckom.com/2026/01/02/1...

My suggested New Year’s resolutions for drivers in BC

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: Fake HIV vaccine data that led to prison, an honesty professor accused of cheating, and a cancer institute paying millions for bad science. When research collapses, courts step in. https://kylalee.ca/weird-wacky-wednesdays-bad-science-in-court/

Representing yourself in BC traffic court? The courts expect you to act early and responsibly. Waiting until the last minute for disclosure could hurt—not help—your case. Don’t gamble with your record. Read full blog here: https://kylalee.ca/last-minute-disclosure-traffic-court-strategy-failure/

Can posting a bad online review count as protected public expression under anti-SLAPP laws—even in a private dispute? This week’s episode looks at a defamation case the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear. https://youtu.be/e0mE2aoa_T8

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: From a Harvard morgue manager selling body parts, to a Facebook dealer trafficking human remains, to fetal remains sold online—these cases show how far some will go when death becomes a commodity. https://loom.ly/3oQQc1Q

Every so often a judgment comes along that quietly rewrites the rules while pretending nothing has changed. R. v. Jerlo is one of those decisions... https://loom.ly/MfPjkp0

Can obstruction charges turn a speeding ticket into an arrest? This week on Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, we look at how routine traffic stops can escalate—and what it means for your rights. https://youtu.be/Y-hhjAsvcpI

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: What’s next for OneBC and right-leaning parties in B.C. “I’d rather see a rule change that requires people to be more accountable about how they spend public money…” https://loom.ly/5bNjqZ0

New Driving Law episode We break down major legal developments affecting drivers, court delays, and disclosure rules — and end with a lighthearted holiday reminder and our new song, All I Want for Christmas Is You to Drive Me Home. 🎄 Listen now on all streaming platforms! https://loom.ly/tw9iZ7g

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: A judge who didn’t show up to her own hearing, one who tried to make an arrest himself, and another convicted of attempted murder. When judges forget their role, the system responds—sometimes harshly. Read more: https://loom.ly/4DTPEsc

Kyla on LAD Bible: Lawyer says there are five questions you should ‘never answer’ if police ask A lawyer has taken to TikTok to advise followers what questions they should avoid if they’re stopped by authorities on the road. https://loom.ly/ubPkqvI

You might think fighting a traffic ticket is simple—pay the fine, take the points, move on. But one distracted driving ticket cost an Uber driver his job after pleading guilty, not realizing the points would make him ineligible to drive. Read more here: https://loom.ly/TYji8EY

Can Airbnb restrictions violate Charter equality rights? This week on Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, we look at a challenge to short-term rental bans and what it means for people navigating the gig economy. https://youtu.be/JQdItMeDO-A

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and vancolour.bsky.social “I think to unite the party, the leader is going to have to be someone who is very suave at walking a thin line between crossing into that far-right territory…” https://loom.ly/5DhDWjU

New Driving Law Podcast! 🚙⚖️ This week: Bill C-16, court delays, mandatory minimums, and why impaired driving keeps getting singled out — plus a CVS officer crashes into the same B.C. yard for the fourth time. Listen now on all platforms! https://loom.ly/MrndJ8c

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: From a four-cat breakup in Alberta, to dog “visits” in Nova Scotia, to a B.C. judge weighing emotional bonds, to a $25K custody fight over an exotic shorthair—pet disputes show how messy love gets when the law calls animals property. https://loom.ly/6SXV9SE

The Supreme Court has clarified what the Crown must prove in “80 and over” cases. Disclosure of the calibration target value is required, but proving it in court is not. A significant shift in how breath test evidence is treated. https://loom.ly/vMUebcY

What happens when regulatory changes revoke your rights—but courts won’t hear the challenge? This week on Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, we look at government power and limits on judicial review. https://loom.ly/ptg9HKg

New Driving Law! 🚙⚖️ This week: Xavier’s Law and its no-appeal 30-day bans, an Uber driver’s guilty-plea trouble, and a robot taxi rolling into a police standoff. Listen now on all platforms! https://loom.ly/7lBKSxQ

CBC News: MLAs debate proposed law named after 12-year-old boy killed by vehicle “The prohibitions are entirely based on an officer’s discretion and interpretation of what they see.” https://kylalee.ca/cbc-news-mlas-debate-proposed-law-named-after-12-year-old-boy-killed-by-vehicle/

The Supreme Court just made it easier for the Crown to convict in DUI cases – even without live analyst evidence. What does this mean for defence lawyers and constitutional rights? https://kylalee.ca/scc-impaired-driving-defence-technicalities/

This week on Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t, we look at whether flawed interpretation is “good enough” in a justice system that promises equal language rights. Watch here: https://youtu.be/HQj3jLkSxxA