random traffic stops

Section 9 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects everyone’s right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. The police cannot randomly pull you over, for example. When it comes to driving, however, there are some important qualifications. Random traffic stops are permitted if they are for the purpose of enforcing highway safety laws. The infringement is seen as being justified because effective law enforcement is in the interests of public safety.

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