A vehicle is parked in a clearly marked 'No Parking - Fire Lane' zone on private property. A security guard observes this and determines the vehicle needs to be removed. What is the security guard's most appropriate action regarding the vehicle?

Question: A vehicle is parked in a clearly marked 'No Parking - Fire Lane' zone on private property. A security guard observes this and determines the vehicle needs to be removed. What is the security guard's most appropriate action regarding the vehicle?

Answer options:

• Physically move the vehicle themselves.
• Place a warning note on the windshield and wait an hour. ✅ Arrange for the vehicle to be towed at the owner's expense, if authorized by the property owner.
• Immediately call the police to issue a provincial ticket.

Correct answer: Arrange for the vehicle to be towed at the owner's expense, if authorized by the property owner.

Explanation: While the Motor Vehicle Act does not specifically cover towing on private property for security guards, a property owner can authorize towing. The Motor Vehicle Act, section 207, allows a peace officer to remove a vehicle causing an obstruction on a highway which can be a point of reference for private property owners to establish their own policies.