Jas Mangat

VANCOUVER IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWYER/ IRP LAWYER / DUI LAWYER/ DWP LAWYER / ICBC DRIVING PROHIBITION LAWYER

*HAVE YOU RECEIVED AN IRP, ADP OR DUI? CALL 1-604-896-0422 FOR A FREE 30 MINUTE IN-OFFICE CONSULTATION. DON’T LOSE YOUR LICENCE!*

VANCOUVER IMPAIRED DRIVING/IRP/ADP/DWP LAWYER- JAS MANGAT

If you have been charged with impaired driving in B.C. or received an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) there are several things you should know.

IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE PROHIBITIONS (IRPs)

The police in British Columbia most often issue IRPs for impaired driving. An IRP is issued roadside by a police officer if you blew a “FAIL” on an approved screening device or “REFUSED” to provide a breath sample. It is not a criminal charge.

The duration of the prohibition is 90 days and your vehicle will also be impounded for a period of 30 days. There are several defences available to you to fight this prohibition which include but are not limited to the fact that you did not blow a “FAIL” on an ASD, the ASD was not calibrated correctly and you did not unequivocally “REFUSE” to provide a breath sample.

Having an IRP on your record can have serious consequences for you. The fine associated with an IRP is $500, which is in addition to towing and storage fees. In addition to having to pay these fines, you may be required to enroll in the Responsible Driver Program ($880 plus tax) and or have the ignition interlock device ($1730 plus tax) put in your vehicle. You will also have to pay a $250 driver’s licence reinstatement fee. The costs associated with an IRP are significant: not being able to drive for 90 days, having your vehicle impounded for 30 days and the significant financial penalties make it worth it to fight your IRP.

It is important to speak immediately to a Vancouver impaired driving/IRP lawyer who is experienced in dealing with such matters. *You only have 7 days from the date that you received your IRP to file an appeal.* It is very important that you do not miss this deadline as you will not be able to dispute the IRP if you miss the deadline. Call Vancouver impaired driving/IRP lawyer Jas Mangat at 1-604-896-0422 to set up your free 30 minute in office consultation. Jas has extensive experience dealing with IRPs and can help you keep your driver’s licence. He knows that is important for you to drive, for your work and for your family.

IMPAIRED DRIVING UNDER THE CRIMINAL CODE

If you have been charged under the Criminal Code for:

-impaired driving under s. 253(1)(a);

-having a blood alcohol contentover 80mg per 100 ml blood under s.253(1)(b); or

-refusing to provide a breath sample contrary to s.254(5);

you would have received an “Appearance Notice” or “Promise to Appear” from the police.

These criminal charges can have a serious impact on your life. A conviction under these Criminal Code offences can possibly result in jail, a significant fine and a driving prohibition. You will also end up with a criminal record if you are convicted. A criminal record can seriously impact your life- your ability to find meaningful employment and your ability to travel will be signigicantly hindered. To avoid a criminal record call Vancouver impaired driving/IRP lawyer Jas Mangat at 1-604-896-0422 to set up your free 30 minute in office consultation.

ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVING PROHIBITIONS (ADPs)

Chances are if you have been charged criminally, you would have also received an Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP) in addition to your criminal charges. ADP’s are similar to IRPs except for the fact that they take effect 21 days after you have been served it. *It is important to note that you only have 7 days from the date that you received your ADP to file an appeal.* If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to dispute your ADP.

DRIVING WHILE PROHIBITED (DWP)

If you have been charged with driving while prohibited (DWP), you should also speak to a lawyer as a DWP conviction can result in a significant fine, a lengthy driving prohibition and potentially jail if it is your second DWP.

DRIVING PROHIBITIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

If you have received a letter from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles seeking to prohibit you from driving it is important that you take immediate action. Usually you will only have 21 days to file your application for review.

It is important to understand that a ‘notice of intent to prohibit’ is usually issued by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles when you have received too many points on your driving record. Different classes of licences come with different thresholds before the Superintendent decides to prohibit you from driving.

We know how important it is for you to keep your licence, for your work and your family. We can make submissions on your behalf to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles helping you keep your licence and overturning your driving prohibition. We have extensive experience dealing with the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, Road Safety B.C. and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. We have helped many clients overturn their driving prohibitions.

If you have been charged with impaired driving, driving while prohibited or received an IRP or ADP anywhere in British Columbia (B.C.) you should contact Vancouver lawyer Jas Mangat at 1-604-896-0422 to set up your free 30 minute in office consultation.

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