Difference between revisions of "Driving While Prohibited (13:XI)"

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* The individual's driving record will also be blemished and they will receive a 10 point ''Motor Vehicle Act'' infraction on their record.
* The individual's driving record will also be blemished and they will receive a 10 point ''Motor Vehicle Act'' infraction on their record.


The term “knowingly” means that Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged knew that they were prohibited from driving. However, service of a prohibition certificate by registered mail, per Motor Vehicle Act s 95(4)(a) constitutes constructive knowledge, even in cases where the accused never reads the driving prohibition: [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcpc/doc/2010/2010bcpc316/2010bcpc316.html "R v. Wall'', 2010 BCPC 316].
The term “knowingly” means that Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged knew that they were prohibited from driving. However, service of a prohibition certificate by registered mail, per Motor Vehicle Act s 95(4)(a) constitutes constructive knowledge, even in cases where the accused never reads the driving prohibition: [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcpc/doc/2010/2010bcpc316/2010bcpc316.html ''R v. Wall'', 2010 BCPC 316].


The prohibited driver’s vehicle will likely be impounded if caught driving while prohibited. For more information on vehicle impoundment, please see https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/driving-prohibitions-suspensions/prohibitions-and-suspensions/caught-driving-while-prohibited.  
The prohibited driver’s vehicle will likely be impounded if caught driving while prohibited. For more information on vehicle impoundment, please see https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/driving-prohibitions-suspensions/prohibitions-and-suspensions/caught-driving-while-prohibited.  
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