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=== 2. Criminal Code Provisions === | === 2. Criminal Code Provisions === | ||
Under ''Criminal Code'' s | Under ''Criminal Code'' s 320.16(1), “everyone commits an offence who operates a conveyance and who at the time of operating the conveyance knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the conveyance has been involved in an accident with a person or another conveyance and who fails, without reasonable excuse, to stop the conveyance, give their name and address and, if any person has been injured or appears to require assistance, offer assistance.” | ||
== B. Provide information == | == B. Provide information == | ||
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=== 1. Duty to Provide Information Under the Motor Vehicle Act === | === 1. Duty to Provide Information Under the Motor Vehicle Act === | ||
If asked, the owner or a person in a motor vehicle that a peace officer believes has been involved in an accident or a violation of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'' | If asked, the owner or a person in a motor vehicle that a peace officer believes has been involved in an accident or a violation of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'' must provide any information respecting the identity of the driver at the time of the accident (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 84). The person has the right to remain silent until he or she speaks to a lawyer, which is advisable in most circumstances. | ||
=== 2. Police Accident Reports === | === 2. Police Accident Reports === | ||
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In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | In the event of damage to property other than another vehicle, the driver, operator, or any other person in charge of the motor vehicle must take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner of the property, in writing (''Motor Vehicle Act'' s 68(3)). The driver must take reasonable steps to provide the following particulars to the owner of the property: the name and address of the driver, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle as well as the license number of the vehicle and the name and address of the vehicle’s registered owner. | ||
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