IRP Immediate Roadside Prohibition Archives

15 Years of Immediate Roadside Prohibitions: 15 Complaints from the Front Lines

Sep 19 2025

Tomorrow marks 15 years since British Columbia’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme came into force. I have been involved in some way with the defence of IRPs since the day they began. Over that time I have seen thousands of cases, countless hearings, and an evolving body of law. Experience brings perspective. After fifteen years, […]

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What Happens If You Refuse a Breathalyzer in BC?

Feb 5 2025

If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of impaired driving in British Columbia, you might be wondering: What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer test? The short answer is that refusing a breathalyzer can lead to serious consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even criminal charges. Why Refusing a Breathalyzer Is Serious In BC, as

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From Dodge to Tesla

Dec 3 2024

A Changing Landscape in Police Encounters on the Road For years, Dodge trucks were known to be involved in more DUI incidents than any other vehicle. Of course, Dodge marketed its trucks as rebellious and rugged, appealing to drivers who might view themselves as outside of the rules. Their large size and street presence likely

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IRP Blog: Navigating the Traps of BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition Scheme

Nov 20 2024

When the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) scheme was introduced in British Columbia in 2010, it fundamentally changed how DUI cases are handled in the province. Over the years, our blog has become the go-to resource for people trying to make sense of this complex and often confusing system. With more than 1,000 blog posts—many focused

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The Police Report in an IRP DUI Case

Aug 9 2024

In British Columbia, when the police issue a driver an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) following a drinking and driving investigation, the officer is legally required to prepare a Report to Superintendent. This report is often referred to as the police report. The obligation to write and submit this report arises from the provisions of the

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The Myth of Walking in a Straight Line

May 30 2024

We have represented thousands of clients who were issued immediate roadside prohibitions and administrative driving prohibitions. Several weeks ago, one client expressed that they were concerned when asked to do a sobriety test because the ground was wet and somebody had slipped while walking near the scene. We were confused when we heard this, because

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Does an IRP Mean I Automatically Lose Insurance Coverage?

May 25 2024

An Immediate Roadside Prohibition (“IRP”) occurs when a driver fails or refuses a roadside breath sample from an Approved Screening Device. This is the most common method the police use in British Columbia to combat drinking and driving. An IRP is not a criminal offence and instead involves a prohibition issued roadside, typically for 90

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What to know if you get a 90 day prohibition for DUI

May 17 2024

If you’ve been pulled over and issued a 90-day prohibition for DUI in British Columbia you are probably confused, afraid, and not sure what to do next. Dealing with a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) in British Columbia requires prompt action. Here’s what you need to do: The 90-day IRP is issued for driving with

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Pollen and roadside breathalyzers

May 10 2024

Every spring we see an increase in 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions issued based on an allegation of refusing to blow. There are a couple of reasons refusal DUIs go up in spring here in British Columbia. On the one hand more people are getting out to enjoy the weather, doing outdoor activities and the police

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What happens when I file an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (aka an IRP) in dispute?

Apr 4 2024

First, maybe the most important detail about disputing an IRP is that you only have seven days to dispute it. That is not a lot of time and the seven days includes the weekend. You do not have seven business days to dispute the IRP. When an IRP is filed in dispute, two things can

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Five quick things to know about an Immediate Roadside Prohibition aka an IRP

Mar 19 2024

If you’ve receive an IRP (Immediate Roadside Prohibition) contact us immediately at 604-685-8889.

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What the heck is an Immediate Roadside Prohibition?

Mar 5 2024

An Immediate Roadside Prohibition, or an IRP for short, is a driving prohibition that is the result of failing a roadside breath test. In other words, if you have been given an IRP, then you have been given this driving prohibition because you did not pass a roadside breath test. The consequences of an IRP

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