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| | The SA section 53 is worded such that directors may abandon the bylaws should they feel it is in the best interest of the society. This is truly incredible as it is the membership, by special resolution that approved the bylaws to begin with and are the only ones supposed to be authorized to make changes. So why then, on the premise of a few directors who may not have even been elected if they were appointed by other directors to fill a vacancy or at the time of election they attained the position by acclamation. |
| Motor vehicle law in BC is governed by several different pieces of legislation. This section briefly outlines these sections, and more information on the operation of this legislation is contained throughout the chapter.
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| | | Directors do not need to follow the bylaws (or member resolutions or board resolutions). |
| == A. Motor Vehicle Act ==
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| The [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_00 ''Motor Vehicle Act'', RSBC 1996, c 318], or “''Motor Vehicle Act''”, is the primary piece of provincial legislation (law) that creates offences related to operating a motor vehicle in British Columbia. The ''Motor Vehicle Act'' is a lengthy act, and it is not possible to provide a complete summary of all of its provisions in this chapter. This chapter endeavours to provide a summary of the most common ''Motor Vehicle Act'' issues, and to provide resources for further research.
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| == B. Other Provincial Acts/ Regulations ==
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| * The [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96338_01 ''Offence Act'', RSBC 1996, c 338] provides a general procedure for handling all provincial offences.
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| * The [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/26_58_00 ''Motor Vehicle Act Regulations'', BC Reg 26/58], and the [http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/89_97_01 ''Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation'', BC Reg 89/97], detail penalties for specific offences.
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| * Motor vehicle law intersects with the [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96231_01 ''Insurance (Vehicle) Act'', RSBC 1996, c 231] and [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/447_83_00 ''Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation'', BC Reg 447/83]. For more information, see [[Introduction to ICBC Automobile Insurance (12:I) | Chapter 12: Automobile Insurance]].
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| == C. Criminal Code ==
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| The [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/ ''Canadian Criminal Code'', RSC 1985, c C-46], is the federal legislation that sets out most of the criminal offences in Canada, in ss 320.11 to ss. 320.4. The ''Criminal Code'' sets out several criminal offences related to driving, details of which are set out later in this chapter. Further information on criminal offences and procedures in general can be found in [[Introduction_to_Criminal_Law_(1:I) | Chapter 1: Criminal Law]].
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| It is worth noting, as discussed above, that there is significant overlap between the ''Criminal Code'' driving offences and the ''Motor Vehicle Act''. In appropriate circumstances, the Crown may stay the proceedings under federal (criminal) legislation if the accused is prepared to plead guilty to a corresponding or similar charge under provincial legislation. This is often in the accused’s best interest if the Crown has a strong case as no criminal record will result upon conviction of a provincial offence.
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| == D. Resources ==
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| === 1. Online Resources ===
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| ==== a) BC Ministry of Transportation/RoadSafetyBC Website ====
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| The Ministry, including its agency RoadSafetyBC, provides a wealth of online information on motor vehicle law, including information on the ''Motor Vehicle Act'', driving prohibitions and suspensions.
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| ==== b) ICBC Website ====
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| The ICBC website provides information on driver licensing.
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| ==== c) University of Victoria Law Centre Guide to Defending Traffic Tickets ====
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| Although out of date, the Law Centre’s summary provides a useful overview of the process for disputing a Violation Ticket.
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| === 2. Services ===
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| ==== d) Lawyer Referral Service ====
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| The Lawyer Referral Service, operated by the Access Pro Bono Society of BC, can provide referrals to lawyers practising in the area of your issue. The first 30-minute consultation is free, with fees after that point agreed between the lawyer and the client.
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| Individuals with specific questions related to motor vehicle law, or who are concerned about the effect of a ticket or conviction on them, should consult with a lawyer practising in the area.
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| ==== e) Legal Services Society/Legal Aid ====
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| Legal Aid is available to individuals who are faced with significant consequences after a criminal conviction. These include jail time, or immigration complications that could lead to deportation. Legal Aid is also available where individuals have a physical or mental condition, illness, or disability that makes it impossible for an individual to represent themselves.
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| | online = [http://www.legalaid.bc.ca Website]
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