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My question is, is it legal for some officers in Ontario to use their lights other than for emergency calls?
The short answer is YES. Police officers in Ontario can use their emergency equipment for any lawful policing purpose, and that's intentionally pretty broad.…
Is it legal for a parking control officer to chalk my tires when I am parked in a 1 hr. spot. Also, if I park in the same spot overnight and display a handicap placard can I get a ticket. There is no signs stating NO Parking past a certain time. Only that the limit is 1hr
Yes. Parking Enforcement Officers can absolutely mark your tires. Whether they use physical chalk, a digital system, photographs, valve stem position, or any…
Hi Sean, you mentioned the police has 3 years to charge someone who's driving without insurance. I cant find the reference anywhere
For this one we have to look to Ontario’s Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Section 2(10) is titled “Three-year limitation period” and states that…
If you caught a stolen car will you bring it back to the owner or try to catch the thieves with it ?
It depends entirely on the circumstances. The first priority is public safety. If the stolen vehicle is being driven, police have to consider the danger…
Does a passenger in Canada have to show ID during a traffic stop?
This question came up during the June 2 #ASKaTrafficCOP livestream, and the answer depends on whether the passenger is actually being investigated. Drivers…
