Police Traffic Stop Authority

Summary

Police in Canada can make traffic stops on private property if they suspect illegal activity, such as hand-to-hand transactions. If surveillance supports these suspicions, they may arrest individuals involved. During a traffic stop, you have rights, including remaining silent and refusing a vehicle search without a warrant. If arrested, consulting a lawyer is advisable to understand your rights and defenses.

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Can police make a traffic stop on a driveway in Canada
In Canada, police officers generally have the authority to make traffic stops on private property, including driveways, if they have reasonable grounds to believe an offense has occurred. This can include impaired driving, expired registration, or other traffic-related offenses.
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Can police make a traffic stop on a driveway in Canada if they claim they seen a hand to hand transaction
In Canada, police can make a traffic stop on a driveway if they have reasonable grounds to believe a crime has occurred, including witnessing a hand-to-hand transaction, which could be indicative of illegal activity.
Would you like more information on your rights during a traffic stop?
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In Canada, you have certain rights during a traffic stop, including:
- Right to remain silent.
- Right to ask why you are being detained.
- Right to refuse a vehicle search unless the officer has a warrant or probable cause.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these rights?
Could they make an arrest instantly in this case ?
Police in Canada can make an arrest instantly if they have reasonable grounds to believe a crime has been committed, such as witnessing a hand-to-hand transaction that suggests illegal activity.
Is there a specific incident you are concerned about?
Yes
It sounds like you're dealing with a potentially serious situation. Given that the police may have witnessed what they believe to be a criminal activity (hand-to-hand transaction), they could have grounds for an arrest.
Could you provide more details about the incident?
The police had surveillance for a few weeks and witnesses multiple hand to hand transactions then decided to follow the accused and make a traffic stop and arrest the driver on friend’s driveway after claiming that they seen them make a hand to hand transaction
In Canada, if the police have conducted surveillance and witnessed multiple hand-to-hand transactions, they may have reasonable grounds to believe illegal activity is occurring. This can justify a traffic stop and immediate arrest. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer to understand your rights and possible defenses in this situation.
Would you like information on finding a legal representative or more details about your rights during the arrest process?