Hi, Guest
10-14-2004, 09:48 PM
well seeing how I get to ask OPP's questions at work like everyday when they come in for coffees & donuts.
This is true, however, OPP can respond to any scene while they are on dutie if there are no other police in the area or on scene first & it warrents them to issue a stop for things like a car accident, or witnessing a crime happening, or something that would force them to get out of the car to uphold the laws.
North of Toronto, & other areas of Ontario that are smaller usually that don't have local / their own regional police departments. They have the OPP to be their "local" police, to up hold their laws & such.
OPP have juristriction over all highways throughout Ontario, In the GTA it's mainly left up to the local department for all things except for 400 series highways it's OPP only, or unless a major collision happens on the 401 that warrents the local department to respond first.
Quote:DVP, Allen & Gardiner are Toronto Police. Every other highway is OPP.
However unlike TV you can be pursued from one juristiction to another, it is not Dukes of Hazard where you "cross the county line". That said they will radio ahead for local police representation.
Local police will use OPP highways to get from A to B but aren't "on patrol". If they see something illegal they are obligued by law to respond. In practical terms they will not pull you over for "normal" speeding.
This is true, however, OPP can respond to any scene while they are on dutie if there are no other police in the area or on scene first & it warrents them to issue a stop for things like a car accident, or witnessing a crime happening, or something that would force them to get out of the car to uphold the laws.
North of Toronto, & other areas of Ontario that are smaller usually that don't have local / their own regional police departments. They have the OPP to be their "local" police, to up hold their laws & such.
OPP have juristriction over all highways throughout Ontario, In the GTA it's mainly left up to the local department for all things except for 400 series highways it's OPP only, or unless a major collision happens on the 401 that warrents the local department to respond first.
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