Behind the Wheel
Dear Cop - Photo Copy License
Our insurance agent mentioned to us that it is acceptable to keep a photo-copy only of your vehicle license within your vehicle. They also suggested that before...
Dear Cop - Reverse Turn
I have seen cars come to a light where there is a left turning lane, traffic light and a medium. When traffic is clear and on a green light they make a left...
Dear Cop - Turning Left
Is it legal to make a left turn on a green light when the left turn arrow is off, assuming there is no conflicting traffic? Example: Coming out of Rutland on...
Dear Cop - Painted Meridian
I would like to know if it is legal to cross a painted meridian? My neighbor's home is located directly across from a painted meridian on Springfield Road and...
Dear Cop - Backing Vehicle
I have noticed more and more when parallel parking, cars are not stopping and allowing me to back up and park into a parking spot, instead they are driving...
Dear Cop - Highway Lines
I was wondering what the difference is between one solid yellow line dividing a road and two solid yellow lines dividing a road. Someone had tried to tell me...
Dear Cop - Schools & Playgrounds
The stretch of road northbound in front of Glenmore Elementary has a school sign posted but it also has a maximum 60kph sign posted. I travel this stretch of...
Dear Cop - No Insurance Offences
It is not too rare that I come to a halt at a light or stop signal and notice that the car in front of me has its insurance expired. I have always wondered what...
Dear Cop - Turning Intersections
I have two quick traffic questions which I've been confused about, and based on the driving habits of Kelowna residents, others are confused too. 1)When making...
Dear Cop - Yielding Right Of Way
I think this sort of service is long overdue and thanks for allowing me to participate. I have a question about intersections which coincidentally was somewhat...
Dear Cop - Turning On Red
Please tell your readers the rules as they relate to a right turn on a red light. Must the driver come to a complete stop before proceeding or need they only...
Dear Cop - Walking Bike
I have two questions for you. First off, people are getting into quite the frenzy about the title you have. Does Dear Cop offend you? I seem to think not or it...
Dear Cop - Left Turn On Solid
I was wondering about the legality of turning left across solid or double lines? Cooper Rd between Harvey and Enterprise is the area in question. Drivers headed...
Dear Cop - Turning On Red Light
On occasion early in the morning or late at night I have had to sit at numerous lights when there is nobody around. My question is, at any time are you allowed...
Dear Cop - Sign Invisible
The new sign at Water and Harvey, that indicates right turn only, seems to be invisible to all. At night many vehicles continue to drive straight or make a left...
Dear Cop - California Stop
I was reading some of the questions on right of way and such so my question is does a Stop sign mean STOP or just go anyway. The reason I ask is because when I...
Dear Cop - Excessive Speeding
Dear Cop, In the 3 months that I've been a resident here in Kelowna, the Benvoulin strip from Springfield to KLO has been a race course for those in a great...
Dear Cop - Right Of Way
This summer I was enjoying a relatively carbon-monoxide free ride going down Springfield from Rutland towards downtown. I was on the right-hand side of the road...
Dear Cop - Emergency Vehicles
My concern is the lack of respect drivers seem to display in respect to emergency vehicles. On my way home from work yesterday, I encountered an emergency...
Dear Cop: No Left Signal
Dear Cop My question is in relation to two problems at the intersection of Harvey and Spall. My first question is why is there no left signal light for either...