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Does a passenger in Canada have to show ID during a traffic stop?

All of Canada

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This question came up during the June 2 #ASKaTrafficCOP livestream, and the answer depends on whether the passenger is actually being investigated. Drivers have to surrender their licence, insurance, and ownership documents when required. Passengers are different. If a passenger is being investigated for something, like a seatbelt offence, they may have to identify themselves, but that does not automatically mean handing over a driver’s licence. In this clip, I break down the difference between: • Driver obligations • Passenger obligations • When verbal identification may be enough • Why context matters during a traffic stop

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