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During a traffic stop initiated by police, a security guard is present as an assistant to the peace officer. A driver tells the security guard to 'mind your own business' and refuses to provide any information. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, what specific offence might the driver be committing?

Under the Motor Vehicle Act, section 73, a person commits an offence if they resist or wilfully obstruct a peace officer in the discharge of duty. If the securi

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Question: During a traffic stop initiated by police, a security guard is present as an assistant to the peace officer. A driver tells the security guard to 'mind your own business' and refuses to provide any information. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, what specific offence might the driver be committing?

Answer options:

  • Disobeying a security guard.
  • Contempt of authority. ✅ Obstructing a peace officer in the performance of duty.
  • Failure to cooperate with private security.

Correct answer: Obstructing a peace officer in the performance of duty.

Explanation: Under the Motor Vehicle Act, section 73, a person commits an offence if they resist or wilfully obstruct a peace officer in the discharge of duty. If the security guard is assisting a peace officer, obstructing the guard could be considered obstructing the peace officer.

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