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Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces]. | Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces]. | ||
===What to do if the police | ===What to do if the police stop your car=== | ||
The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop. | The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop. |