Behind the Wheel
Blocking An Intersection
Q: With the increased traffic on Springfield it has become extremely difficult and almost impossible to turn left from Springfield on to Ambrosi or Barlee Road...
Is Medichair A Vehicle?
A: Is a medichair considered a vehicle, and therefore entitled to operate on the roadway? I rarely see these chairs on the sidewalk, where there are handicap...
Left Hand Turns
Q: As I was driving down Springfield Road, wanting to make a left hand turn on to Benvoulin, I was in a line up of many cars making the left turn in front of...
Turning At Intersections
Q: If you are in a left hand turn lane at an intersection with a traffic light, is it correct to proceed past the stop line partially into the intersection when...
Car Modifications
Q: I have a couple questions regarding car modifications. I hope you can help me. I know that many other people I talk to have related questions regarding the...
No Sidewalks
Q: On a road that has no sidewalk, what side of the road should a person pushing a jogging stroller go? Is this considered a vehicle (like a bike) or a...
Exit Round Abouts
Q: Please tell me, what is the proper way to enter and exit a round about? A: Traffic Circles A traffic circle is a raised island located in the centre of an...
Were Charges Laid?
Q: Can you settle a little bet for us? Recently 5 cars ran into the back of each other on the bridge, tying up traffic for quite some time. The officer at the...
Valley Road Speed Issues
Q. I live on Valley Road North and realize that this is a very busy road these days, with people using it as a short cut to Glenmore. My problem is that not...
Who is Responsible For Rear Enders?
Q. Who is responsible for damages to the vehicle in front of you if you are hit from behind and consequently hit the vehicle in front of you? Does the speed of...
Stop For Unmarked Pedestrian Crossings?
Q. Please explain the rules regarding a pedestrian trying to cross at an intersection say on a 4 lane like Highway 33. In this example there would be an...
Right Side Steering Legal?
Q. While I was driving home from work I drove beside a sports car that had the steering wheel on the right hand side of the car (passenger side of a regular...
Under-Car Lights
Q. A question regarding under-car lights (LED's). I understand LED's are illegal. Yet someone told me that there is slight leniency with under-car lighting if...
Moving Hub Caps Illegal?
Q. A month or so ago, I came frighteningly close to hitting an SUV travelling in front of me when my focus went on it's bright shiny hubcaps as it angled in...
Bikes Turning Right
Q. A bicycle related question. A new bike lane is being drawn out on Government Street in Penticton. The lane is on the far right side of the road. If I'm...
Parking In Bike Lanes
Q: Why is it that every night (weather permitting) routinely along the Dilworth Mountain roads where there are clearly marked no parking zones in the bike...
Change Lanes In Intersection
Q: Is it illegal to change lanes in an intersection? does it matter if it's just a stop sign or light controlled? A: If a driver is approaching an intersection...
Transit Right Of Way
Q: Does the transit bus have an automatic right of way, as soon as its signal lights go on to merge with traffic? If so, what are the fine (s) for failure to...
School Zones
Q: I phoned Kelowna RCMP Traffic and asked them how one knows when "school is out" and if it's ok to revert back to normal speeds. The answer was, "The City...
Tailgates Down?
Q: Can you clarify for me the regulations covering a pickup truck driving with its tailgate down? Is it legal for a pickup to drive with its tailgate down when...