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This page from JP Boyd on Family Law and others highlighted in orange explain trial procedure and litigation in BC family law. They are under editorial review to provide more thorough, current, and practical guidance. Since 2020, procedures, forms, and laws have changed significantly. While gross inaccuracies have been corrected, some details may still be outdated. These pages were not included in the 2024 print edition. |
Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.
- crosswalk
- A place marked off on the street where people can cross.
- impaired driver
- Someone who is not able to drive safely because of alcohol or drugs, or being tired.
- insurance claim
- A written report made to an insurance company saying what happened and why you need money to cover damage to the vehicle and any injuries to yourself or others.
- intersection
- Where two or more roads cross.
- merge
- To join a line of traffic.
- notarized
- Signed by a public official who has the authority to say documents are accurate.
- novice
- Beginner.
- passenger
- Anyone in the car who is not the driver.
- privilege
- A special right or benefit.
- full privilege licence
- A licence without the special rules that learners and novices have.
- prohibited
- Not allowed, not permitted.
- valid driver’s licence
- A licence that allows you to drive.
- vehicle
- Car, truck, motor bike, van—anything that drives on the road.
- yield
- In traffic, when you allow another car to go first.
| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2011. |
Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.
 Driving in BC Wikibook © People's Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
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