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People's Law School

People's Law School is a BC non-profit organization with recognized expertise in high-quality public legal education and information. It works to help British Columbians recognize the legal aspects of everyday situations and take appropriate action. Services include: reliable, easy to understand information on peopleslawschool.ca and dialalaw.ca; webinars; print resources through Crown Publications; and a Q+A email service.

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The Points System and ICBC

If you get a ticket for a driving offence, you’ll typically get points on your driver's record. The more points you rack up, the more you’ll pay in insurance premiums.
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Driving While Prohibited

There are several ways you can be prohibited from driving: by the province, by the police, or by a driving conviction. It is a driving offence to drive while prohibited.
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Driving Without Insurance

Everyone who drives a vehicle in BC must have insurance. If you don’t, you can be charged with driving without insurance. Learn your rights and the steps you can take.
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Traffic Tickets

The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a traffic ticket, and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.
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Credit Cards

Practical, step-by-step information on your legal rights and responsibilities when you get a credit card. Topics include getting a credit card, getting a credit card you never asked for, if your credit card is lost or ...
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Dealing with Debt

Practical, step-by-step information on your legal rights and responsibilities when dealing with debt. Topics include steps to take in dealing with debt, dealing with debt collectors, a creditor wants to take money from ...
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Leaving a job

Practical, step-by-step information on your legal rights and options if you get fired or laid off. Topics include if you are fired, how much notice an employer needs to give you, getting laid off, if your employer has ...
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Making a Personal Injury Claim

Getting injured in a motor vehicle accident is an awful experience. Learn your legal rights in the event you’re injured, and the steps involved in making a claim for “personal injury”.
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Conditional Sentences, Probation, and Discharges

If you are guilty of a criminal offence, a judge will decide your sentence. Learn about some of the possible sentences: a discharge, a suspended sentence, and a conditional sentence.
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If You Receive an Appearance Notice or Summons

An appearance notice and a summons tell a person they must appear in court to respond to a criminal charge. Learn what to do on getting an appearance notice or summons.
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