A Burnaby woman is venting her frustration after a hit-and-run driver smashed head-on into her parked car, in an incident captured on security video. Jamie, who did not provide her last name out of safety concerns, said it happened Monday around 11:20 a.m. near Duthie Avenue and Curtis Street. … Grant Gottgetreu, a forensic consultant […]
New data is shedding more light on the issue of excessive speeding in British Columbia. Every year, for the past three years, more than 2,100 motorists have been handed licence prohibitions for excessive speeding. … Forensic traffic consultant Grant Gottgetreu, a former West Vancouver police officer, says the problem of excessive speeding is worse than
Details are everything when it comes to impaired driving investigations. An impaired driving allegation, whether administrative or criminal offence, must be supported either with observed indicia of impairment, a physical coordination test or evidence from an approved screening device, also known as a breathalyzer. The Alco-Sensor FST is the approved instrument for many police forces
Jill Bennett: “What is your take on the fact that we are going to be seeing these cameras at various intersections in BC that have been deemed the highest risk?” “I feel a little better that it’s not photo radar, my understanding is it’s a different type of equipment that’s used. It has something to
Grant Gottgetreu, a Forensic Traffic Consultant and a retired police corporal discussed what the new impaired driving laws mean for police and drivers. He shared his views on the change of legislation based on his experiences. … “I am always suspicious when the government enacts a law that comes with a monetary penalty because it
