People are sometimes incredulous when they get arrested, as they honestly didn't know they were breaking the law. It's important to know even the weird laws in Canada so that you don't accidentally break one that you never knew was on the books. Below are a few of the strangest laws to be aware of.
1. If you're in Petrolia, Ontario, the noise control ordinance specifically says that whistling is prohibited. It's listed along with a number of other things--like shouting--but residents should be warned not to whistle after 11 p.m.
2. The Intoxicating Liquors Act technically says you can't move hard alcohol from your house to a friend's house. If you're bringing some whisky over for a party and you don't ask the provincial liquor control board first, you're breaking the law. An update to the law in 2012 -- the law initially targeted bootleggers -- made it all right to move bottles of wine.
3. Don't use only nickels if you're only spending $5. A vendor can legally refuse your money under the Currency Act of 1985.
4. Bike sirens are out in Sudbury. You're not legally allowed to use them on your bicycle. You'll have to stick with a bell or simply call out to people in your way.
5. In Souris, P.E.I., no child or adult can build a snowman who stands taller than 30 inches. Make sure you measure carefully for that festive winter display.
Have you been accused of breaking one of these laws or another you didn't know existed? It's important to know your legal defense options if an arrest is made or a fine is handed out.
Source: Reader's Digest Canada, "13 Quirky Canadian Laws You Won’t Believe (1/14)," Lucy Izon, accessed June 09, 2016
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